About

Lauren Guymer (b.1992) is an Australian visual artist who lives and works in Finland. Lauren creates immersive landscape paintings and drawings that explore her memories and experiences of the natural world. From the Australian bush to the Finnish forest, she is particularly interested in the local environment surrounding her home and connecting to a sense of place. She is best known for her watercolours and 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 activities 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 Australia. She is a graduate of Swinburne University (AUS) with a Bachelor of Design.

Born in Melbourne, Lauren grew up in a creative family on the Mornington Peninsula, a significant subject in her work before relocating to Finland in 2024. She lives with her partner in Jyväskylä, working from her home studio surrounded by forests and lakes.

“…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