To learn more about this artist visit her website www.laurenkaplanceramics.com

BORN AND RAISED IN JOHANNESBURG, LAUREN WAS EXPOSED FROM A YOUNG AGE TO THE CREATIVITY OF HER GRANDFATHER, WHO PAINTED AND SCULPTED. SHE BEGAN CREATING POTTERY AND CERAMICS MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO DRAWING HER INSPIRATION FROM THE AFRICAN BUSH AND IT’S WILDLIFE.

EVEN WHEN LIVING IN EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES, HER AFRICAN ROOTS REMAIN A POWERFUL INFLUENCE IN HER WORK. LAUREN ALSO HOLDS CREATIVE EXPERIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN.

A MEMBER OF THE SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, LAUREN LIVES BETWEEN WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT AND CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFR