EPISODE · Apr 25, 2024 · 35 MIN
Lauren Allen discusses self-discovery through art.
from The Layered Onion--Peeling Back the Layers · host The Layered Onion
This episode covers a discussion with Lauren Allen, who is completing her Masters in Fine Arts. The theme of her exhibition revolved around exploring past, present, and future selves, influenced by her childhood ADHD diagnosis. Lauren discussed how memories shape individuals and their interpretations change over time, using photography and woven structures in her exhibit to represent these ideas. The woven structures forced viewers to be present in the moment and navigate the space carefully, reflecting the experience of navigating new spaces that many neurodivergent individuals face. Lauren openly includes her neurodivergence in her art bio and finds a shared experience within the art world due to the acceptance of diverse perspectives.
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This episode covers a discussion with Lauren Allen, who is completing her Masters in Fine Arts. The theme of her exhibition revolved around exploring past, present, and future selves, influenced by her childhood ADHD diagnosis. Lauren discussed how memories shape individuals and their interpretations change over time, using photography and woven structures in her exhibit to represent these ideas. The woven structures forced viewers to be present in the moment and navigate the space carefully, reflecting the experience of navigating new spaces that many neurodivergent individuals face. Lauren openly includes her neurodivergence in her art bio and finds a shared experience within the art world due to the acceptance of diverse perspectives.
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