bio
Lauren Guymer (b.1992) is an Australian visual artist who lives and works in Finland. Lauren creates immersive landscape paintings that explore her memories and experiences of the natural world. She is best known for her watercolours and large-scale works on paper, characterised by intricate marks, fluid washes, and light-filled layers.
Born in Melbourne, Lauren grew up in a creative family on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia, a significant subject in her artwork before relocating to Finland in 2024.
In 2014 Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Design and has since exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions, including a major solo exhibition, 'Among the Trees’, at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (AUS) in 2021. In addition, she has been a finalist in prize exhibitions, most notably the Paddington Art Prize (AUS). Further opportunities include undertaking residencies in Finland, Iceland, and across Australia. Lauren's artwork is in private international collections, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (AUS), and the Southern Midlands Collection (AUS). She is a current member of the Finnish Painters Union and the Jyväskylä Artists Association.
“…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 Australian landscape. ”
- Sarah Bell, Artist & curator of ‘In Land’ group show, 2023