Lauren Clay

Lauren Clay (born 1982) is an American artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. She is known for her large architectural installations and relief sculptures.[1][2] Her work often contains mythological and historical architectural references[3] [4][5] In 2019, Clay became a recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant.[6]

Biography

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Lauren Clay, installation view, Windows and Walls, 2018

Clay grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Savannah College of Art and Design where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting in 2004. Clay received a MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in Painting and Printmaking in 2007.[7]

Inspiration

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Clay explores the realms of dreams, to symbolize the metaphysical connection between dreams to reality and earth and heaven, while also using Jungian Dream Analysis.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Geha, Katie. "Lauren Clay and Jaime Bull, Camayuhs, Atlanta". ArtForum International.
  2. ^ Halley, Peter (10 February 2016). "Portfolio by Lauren Clay". Bomb Magazine. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  3. ^ Zeiba, Drew. "The Marbled Approximations of the Artist Lauren Clay". Pin-Up Magazine. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  4. ^ Coleman, Charity. "Lauren Clay, Asya Geisberg Gallery". ArtForum International. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  5. ^ Gitlen, Ariela (23 April 2018). "6 Artists Pushing the Limits of Paper". Artsy. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "Pollock-Krasner Foundation Awards More than $3 Million in Grants". ArtForum International. April 17, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  7. ^ Uribe, Vincent (29 April 2013). "Interview, Lauren Clay". LVL3. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  8. ^ "Love Feast, Picture Theory, NYC 2024". Lauren Clay. Retrieved 2024-08-07.