Wake Me Where I Lay

Lauren Pearce is a self-taught mixed media figurative artist raised in South Florida and currently based in Cleveland, Ohio. Her work is a vibrant exploration of identity, rooted deeply in her Jamaican heritage and the transformative power of nature.

Drawing inspiration from the natural world and her personal journey of “unmasking,” Pearce creates layered, narrative-rich pieces that invite viewers into intimate, imagined worlds. Each work is a meditation on what it means to be fully oneself—vulnerable, evolving, and connected to the earth. Nature is not just a backdrop in her art; it is a collaborator, a mirror, and a guide.

With intricate detail and bold composition, Pearce’s art tells stories meant to transport. Her goal is for each piece to feel like a journey—one where viewers can lose themselves in the textures, symbols, and emotional depth of her work.