I am drawn to the allure of ambiguous spaces, where the line between life and depiction is blurred. I am captivated by our perceptual ability to imbue a scene with multiple layers of meaning.

This is the essence of why I paint—to unveil the enigma beyond mere observation or emotion. My fascination resides in the manipulation of the surface plane. As I become engrossed in certain details, I lose myself in others. I use color as a means to amplify the subjectivity of my interpretations

My work strives to question beyond what I visualize. It inhabits a world of its own, with answers beyond its dimensions. I seek to observe the mounting tensions within them relative to the space they occupy. To transcend further into these layers of internal thoughts, meanings, and ineffable emotions. My aim is to craft a language within the sublime.

Lauren Gourgues, a Florida-based artist (b.1996), delves into the nuanced perception of reality through her distinctive exploration of ambiguous and mundane imagery in painting. She earned her B.F.A. in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Gourgues has left her artistic imprint on various exhibitions, including a duo showcase titled 'Eye in Eye' (2020) and participation in group exhibitions such as 'Mercurial Retrograde' (2020), 'Open Studio Night' (2019), 'Bromance' (2019), and 'Anthropocene' (2019). Her work has been acknowledged and featured in notable platforms, including the Savannah local newspaper, Connect Savannah, and the group catalog 'Under the Bridge.'