Artist Bio

Lauren Hamilton is a visual artist and photographer from Kildare. Lauren immersed herself into art from a young age but the camera was always her preferred medium, and has since ventured  into the realm of moving-image. She attended TU Dublin where she received a first class honours in her BA of photography. Her graduate work was purchased by the O.P.W state art collection, and she was longlisted for the RDS visual art awards. Since graduating in 2023, Lauren has had two solo exhibitions and two group shows. She is currently with No.8 Gallery, located in Kildare, and has curated her first group show, in association with this year’s Kildare Derby Festival.

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Artist Statement

My creative projects centre around the visual storytelling of hidden narratives, exploring concepts of self and feminine identity. Through the lens, I create metaphysical landscapes, inviting viewers into intimate spaces that blur the boundaries between the real and imaginary, the personal and universal. My work aims to shed light on challenging topics and bring them into the everyday discourse. Photography grants me access to people and places both physically and emotionally, so it is important to me, that I have a responsible and reflective approach to this type of work.