Lauren O’Connell

Swing

Jackson's Art Prize 2025
Oil Pastel
Panel
17 x 12 cm

“My work is a reflection of contemplation and connection. It encourages an appreciation for the profound and multifaceted experiences found at the intersections of motherhood, neurodiversity, and the everyday moments that define our existence. In exploring these themes, I lean into vibrant colors and layers of textural, energetic strokes to create a dialogue between the inner and outer worlds, the past and present, the seen and the felt. I invite viewers to engage with the complexity of the human experience, to find beauty in the everyday, and to appreciate the diverse ways we connect with ourselves and others.”