Claudie Laks began her artistic path rooted in literature and linguistics before expanding her studies at the National School of Fine Arts in Paris. Under the mentorship of Georges Jeanclos, she delved into sculpture, particularly clay, drawing inspiration from Bachelardian philosophy. Her early work earned significant recognition, including the 1982 Sculpture Prize from the Caplain Saint André Foundation, the 1983 Elf-Aquitaine Prize, and a 1984 acquisition by FNAC. She exhibited in key shows such as Ateliers 81/82 at the ARC, Terres d’artistes at Beaubourg, and Expression Sculpture at the Museum of French Monuments.

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During a residency at the Sèvres Manufacture, Laks explored porcelain in serial forms, culminating in a pivotal 1989 exhibition at the Cantoisel Workshop with Jeanclos, signaling a shift away from traditional clay sculpture.

In the 1990s, her focus moved to two-dimensional works, incorporating clay, wood, and paper into wall installations that explored relief and fragmentation. These were showcased at the French Institute of Barcelona (1991), the Singularités show at Marwan Hoss Gallery (1992), and venues like the Cantoisel Workshop and Parc Floral in Paris (1995). In 1999, the Romagny Gallery highlighted her large-format canvas and collage works.

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Since the early 2000s, Laks has dedicated herself to large-format painting, exhibiting at the Sens Museum, Protée Gallery in Paris, and major art fairs such as Arts Élysées, Art Paris, PAD, and Karlsruhe. Her recent work emphasizes vivid color, frontal composition, and a return to painterly expression. Printmaking and collage remain integral to her practice, providing a dynamic interplay between structure and spontaneity, and unifying the varied dimensions of her evolving artistic language.