bio
Lauren Guymer (b.1992) is an Australian visual artist who lives and works in Jyväskylä, 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 and light-filled layers.
Lauren has exhibited in group and solo exhibitions across Australia and Finland, 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). Her artworks are in public and private collections in Australia, the UK, Hong Kong, Iceland, and Finland. Further endeavours include curating a group show, ‘Under the Sun’, at CSC Gallery (AUS) in 2021, facilitating workshops and educational projects, and participating in artist residencies in Iceland, Finland, and across Australia.
Born in Melbourne, Lauren grew up in a creative family on the Mornington Peninsula, a significant subject in her work before relocating overseas. In 2014, she graduated with a Bachelor of Design from Swinburne University (AUS) before commencing her self-taught artistic career. In mid-2024, Lauren relocated to Finland with her partner, where she currently works from her home studio and the local forest.
“…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
