Hello I’m Lauren Clark, a Contemporary Fine Artist based in Somerset, England.
The foundation for my work is drawing and the many forms it can take. I experiment by drawing in relation to other mediums, such as; digital media, photography and painting, and often use an element of collage and layering. The layering tells a story, which the viewer can unravel, it is not always what it seems at first glance.
I am inspired and motivated by my personal experiences of place and time. Recent works have questioned how our personal memories are distorted through the digital filter of data recall. Concerned with how technological advances will continue to change the context of my work, I am progressively interested in what it means to bring the virtual into real life, with handmade, traditional techniques.
I studied Fine Art at the University of Gloucestershire, where I completed my BA and MA. Before I took the step to study a degree in art, I did various related courses, such as; Production Arts, where I specialised in makeup artistry. Since then, I have blended the physical skills of makeup artistry and my innate creativity to pursue my career as a fine artist.
I won the PJ Crook Arts Award for Outstanding Work in 2019. I have exhibited as part of a collective of artists called O.W.N., where we successfully took part in a month-long residency at the Wilson Gallery in Cheltenham; at the Site Festival in Stroud; and Hardwick Gallery exhibition (2019). I have also recently featured in the local newspaper for my contribution to a local art project highlighting life in lockdown.
Stay up to date on new work, follow along on Instagram where I post work in progress, upcoming showcases and finished projects.
