Lutruwita based artist, mother and art therapist, Lauren Cassar forms a visual and conceptual language in an attempt to find footing amongst a repetitive, mundane home amidst the raw. Lauren's intimate work contemplates the meeting of two contrary experiences - the domestic and the wild - in pursuit of a more balanced, grounded and connected way of being. With a visceral practice that subsumes experimentation across various material explorations - primarily painting and textiles - Lauren's work appears at once in motion yet pauses on the simple, instinctual practice of nesting.
My name is Lauren Elise Cassar. I’m a mother to my four year old son Rui, and my five month old daughter Vera. I’m an artist and founder of Mirador, a home for my creative projects. I’m also a fully qualified and accredited art psychotherapist in private practice, specialising in attachment, perinatal support for mothers and development therapy for children.
I love good quality basics which feature details in fabric choice combined with 70s inspired floral blouses. I live in a quiet coastal town in Tasmania, so I prioritise comfortable, refined layers and neutral knits in winter and simple throw on dresses with full sleeves or a fun collar in summer.
Lauren wears the Delia Dress in White.
As a mother-artist with young children, I am mostly incubating ideas as I breastfeed my daughter or make snacks for my son, and when I get the chance to be in my studio I put my head down and paint - there is nothing that gets in my way.
"My time to create is finite, however completely necessary for my wellbeing. I need to paint, as the act of creating and the outcome/expression helps me process not only the intricacies of life, but the immense depth and wonder of it."
I’m very sentimental and collect moments in time, which I store in my memory bank to inspire an artwork.
"Most of my paintings tell a simple story of a mundane moment but I consciously pause and relish in its magic."
For example, placing a bowl of porridge on the breakfast table for my son. Being a provider of nutrients, warm and loving food to fill his belly up for the day, the warmth of the bowl in my hand. All of it goes into my work.s a mother-artist with young children, I am mostly incubating ideas as I breastfeed my daughter or make snacks for my son, and when I get the chance to be in my studio I put my head down and paint - there is nothing that gets in my way.
I try to remember that as long as I’m authentic, I’m giving someone else permission to be the same. Being myself creates trust and connection with others, and I in turn receive this from others. I don’t force my presence. I post only when I feel inspired to. It is freeing.
I’m so excited to have recently released a print series called “What Do You See?” designed for children’s spaces. These artworks hope to serve as a gentle reminder of the magic created within the dance of everyday family life. They offer a moment of connection, as you look at them together, I encourage the inquiry, “What do you see?” before lights out. It’s a tender ritual to wind down and embrace the magic that lingers just before sleep.
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