Lauren DeMarco, Mixed Media Fine Artist based in New Jersey, specializing in collage and acrylic.
Artist Statement:
I’ve always wanted to be a 'light' for those around me, but I find that my brightest expressions happen on the canvas rather than in words. My work is deeply rooted in the places that feel like a sanctuary: the rhythmic ocean, the untamed garden, and a quiet home.
Through a romantic and emotional lens, I explore the playful tension between hard lines and soft textures. An invitation to embrace imperfection, a curated space of detail and depth designed to evoke the steady, familiar warmth of safety and hope.
My process is deeply intuitive. Every piece starts with a simple concept, evolving through layers of paint, thrifted paper, and repurposed textiles.
CV:
August 2026: “Robins” for Collagemaxxing, The Arts League x Collage Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
July 2026-Present: Represented Artist, Sugartown Art & Antiques, Malvern, PA
June 2026-Present: Represented Artist, Avra Art Gallery, Margate, NJ
May 2025-Present: Select works on display at Summer Salt, Avalon, NJ
May 2025: Laurensprired x Good Deeds Market, exclusive original art & prints, Cape May, NJ.
February 2025:“Nurture” for Artfully Walls x Anthropologie, framed fine art print of “Nurture”, exclusively available on Anthropologie.com
October 2024: Clutch Collective, Meet the Makers feature
August 2024: Art of Surfing Festival, Ocean City, NJ
June 2024: “My Harvest” for Artfully Walls x Anthropologie, framed fine art print of “My Harvest”, exclusively available on Anthropologie.com
April 2024: Select works on display at Mad Batter, Cape May, NJ
March 2024- February 2026: Represented Artist, The Gallery at the Shoppes at the Asbury, Ocean City, NJ
January 2024: “Evidence” for WILD Group Exhibition Curated by Create! & PXP Contemporary Paradigm Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Novemeber/December 2023: Ocean City Magazine, Meet the Maker feature
August 2023: Art of Surfing Festival, Ocean City, NJ
May 2023-December 2023: Ocean City Magazine, 6 Issue + annual guidebook (cover & back)
September 2022: Shore Local, Artist Feature
