Lauren Alcantara is an Australian artist working from her studio in the Yass Valley, New South Wales.
Lauren primarily works in illustration, painting and printmaking with a focus on bold, layered patterns, shapes
and colours. Lauren is inspired by both the natural and industrial world around her and seeks to emulate dynamic and light hearted curiosity in her work while becoming more comfortable with imperfection.
Lauren has a BA Graphic Design and a MA Public Policy and started her career as a graphic designer before spending nearly two decades in public policy and administration in the Western Australia and Commonwealth governments.
In 2024 Lauren commenced pursuing a creative career full time.