Kim Richardson

Art in the cafe...

Laurel Statz


"The Spectator"


December 2025



Laurel Statz is a painter and Madison area native. Her work, while figurative, is influenced by abstraction and minimalism. The paintings often have a quick and instinctual nature, capturing just what’s needed. While she often times herself to eliminate extra details and over-precision, she has ventured into more detailed works as well. Laurel does not attach narrative to her pieces. Rather, she thinks of them like a journaling process for her scatter-brained psyche. The figures in the pieces are meant to be processing tools for the artist and the viewer. She hopes that seeing these figures helps the...
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Saturday, November 11, 2006

Kim's honest and believable lyrics together with her catchy blend of country, pop, and folk create a style all her own. One of the founding (and first female) members of The Memphis Troubadours songwriters' collective, Kim has been nominated for Premier Female Vocalist by the Memphis chapter of NARAS and won The World's Largest Open Mic competition in Nashville, TN. Kim's live performances are more than just a musical showcase. Whether she's playing a familiar local bar or opening for the likes of Garrison Starr, Kim uses her quick wit and easygoing charm to tailor each show to the audience at hand.

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