Laurence of a Labia
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Laurence of a Labia
@laurencemf.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary Artist currently making ceramics & occasionally working on fiber arts (embroidery). Gardener. Baking enthusiast (bread). BPD. Queer. NB. Northwestern MN.
No gods, no masters.
(she/they) 😼🖤🔥
Yes!!! It was a beautiful day today with a high of 62°F and low wind. I'm happy I was able to get my raku firing done. I put the propane tank in warm water so it didn't freeze. 😆

#pottery #raku #ceramics #kiln
November 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New zine out now! The covers are screen printed by hand. 🔥🎃🍴

The new stickers are darker than I expected but it's growing on me. Definitely more subtle than the Queers Bash Back sticker which was pink and white on black.
TNM Issue No. 13 + NEW STICKERS!
To view the issue online:
redrivercreatives.com/fall-2025

Available in print at the following locations:
Orange Records
THIS Skateshop
Moonrise Cafe
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Ojata Records (Grand Forks, ND)

Need copies delivered? ko-fi.com/redrivercrea...
November 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I guess I've taken a liking to Substack. This piece talks about how much I loathe running but made a commitment to it anyway. I'm enjoying writing more despite the noisy critic that lives in my head (I know I'm mid at best, you can chill bro 🤣).
More on Physicality.
Some thoughts that are in relation to my previous post regarding bodies, but on a different tangent.
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Reposted by Laurence of a Labia
Be on guard tonight, the thing wearing Dick Cheney's flesh is free and must find another host before the next dawn. You should be safe during the day as it cannot cross the rays of the sun, but avoid pools of dark shadow.
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My 2nd Substack piece! I touch on sexuality, gender & the importance of physical fitness & getting dirty. Also pottery, embroidery, image transfer/printing & the amalgamations into mixed-media. I’m using this space to organize & archive my creative process in longform, but include a lot of pictures.
Past, Present and Pornography.
Getting romantic about clay, and bodies, and clay-bodies…and embroidery. I discuss where I'm at in my artistic practice while laying more background and offering images of past work. CW - sex/nudity.
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
*Big Sky by Orville Peck plays*

Southern corner of Minnesota.
October 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Mood.

Looks like we had our first hard frost this morning. It was a good season! I wish there were more tomatoes though.
October 24, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Heh heh heh...
A new kiln showed up in my garage today. 😎
October 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
*My Girls by Animal Collective plays*

Today's fit check.
October 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Laurence of a Labia
> It is 2025 BC. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces called to defend the pyramid in Memphis

> It is 2025 AD. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces called to defend the pyramid in Memphis
October 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
*Gotta Get Up by Harry Nilsson plays*
October 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I've been doing drawings from screenshots of the genocide in Palestine off and on for the past two years. Here's this week's sketch.
October 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Reposted by Laurence of a Labia
Inforum: Data centers are sprouting across North Dakota. How many are there & where will the next ones be planted?
archive.is/9rBFT

Such a shallow piece, typical Inforum reporting. Where is the energy & water coming from that they utilize? Consequences?

Fuck AI.
*screaming into the void continues*
archive.is
October 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Reposted by Laurence of a Labia
U.S. Border Patrol agents tried and failed to detain a man in downtown Chicago (via Christopher Sweat)
September 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Not sure if anyone will be interested in reading this drivel but I need to take up more space on the Internet.

open.substack.com/pub/laurence...
Dear Substack,
Here I go again.
open.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
My cobalt cake stand was accepted into this show at the Belger in Kansas City, and they used it in their promo image! 🤩😱

If you're in the area please visit in October and send me photos.

belgerarts.org/put-a-lid-on...
September 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Workbench scenes. I don't really know what the point of this is yet. In a pretty messed up rollercoaster headspace. I've got a length of maybe six feet that I hope to fit into my next Raku firing. Attaching chains to pots isn't the most original but it does seem like a direction this could go. #clay
September 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Made five pints of salsa verde today. The tomatillos came in like crazy this year! I even gave some away. The squirrels took plenty as well. Made a couple pints of pickled carrots from my tiny carrots too.

Okra has also done really well this summer. We seasoned this bowl full and roasted them.
September 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I had the opportunity last week to attend a MdW gathering at Itasca State Park, MN. We stayed at the college research station & were able to canoe & bike. There were workshops & beautiful hikes. Woodland Pottery from the White Earth Reservation did a wood-firing with their naturally harvested clay.
September 18, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Skeeter crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday. I always did the best I could for him, but I wish I could have been better. This dog definitely helped get me through my twenties. He truly was the goodest boy.
September 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Happy Labor Day! You can have a new call-for-entry announcement from TNM as a treat! Issue No. 13 is going to be delicious 😋
Call for Zine Entries!
The Northern Mirror - Issue No. 13

THEME: FEEDING A COMMUNITY...growing your own food, vegan recipes, what to eat when you need to eat but you feel like barfing, spiritual nourishment, etc.

Deadline: 09/30/25 11:59pm

For full guidelines:
redrivercreatives.com/submissions
September 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I spent the past few weeks painting two bedrooms and a bathroom at our house because I plan on refinishing the hardwood floors soon.

Found some time to throw a few bowls today. Trying a new shape. Round bellies are out, straight sides are in.

#pottery #potterysky #ceramics
August 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Monday my partner & I took a quick trip to the cities where we picked up 300lbs of my favorite clay (cheaper than shipping, I think). I finally put the order in for my kiln & put down a deposit. We also stopped by a fabric warehouse, an antique store/cafe called The Clapping Monkey & Dick Blick.
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Working on a few compost "buckets".
August 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Red admiral on my echinacea this evening. #gardensky #flowersky #butterfly #moth
July 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM