ABOUT

Lauren Guymer (b.1992, Melbourne) is an Australian visual artist based in Finland. Lauren specialises in contemporary watercolour painting that explores her lived experiences and passion for the natural world. Her paintings are characterised by intricate details and light-filled layers that convey the immersive feeling of being in the landscape. Drawing, fieldwork, walking, and observation are essential to her practice, with a particular focus on her home and the local environment.

In 2024, Lauren relocated from the Mornington Peninsula in Australia to central Finland, where forests and lakes surround her current studio. Her dual homes have significantly shaped her work, alongside artist trips and residencies across Australia, Finland, and Iceland.    

Lauren has exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in Australia and Finland, including a major exhibition commissioned by the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (AUS). Her artwork has been selected for prize exhibitions, including the Paddington Art Prize, the Lloyd Rees Memorial Prize, the M16 Drawing Prize, and the SBS Landscape Prize. Lauren’s artworks are held in private and public collections, including the Southern Midlands Council and the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Further activities include teaching workshops and undertaking various projects, commissions, and collaborations. She is a member of the Finnish Painters Union and Jyväskylä Artists' Association.

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“…using watercolours to achieve depth and nuanced light, Lauren’s works are a testament to her finely honed observational skills and technical mastery. The impact of Lauren’s art is tangible, deeply resonating with observers and providing a lush window into the landscape. ”
- Sarah Bell, curator of ‘In Land’ group show, 2023.