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'The Window Metaphor'
A text I had written during my previous studies. The 'window metaphor' offers a layered approach to understanding visual perception. It...
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Sep 122 min read


Drawing Update
Using chalk pastel I have done a first layer to place the mid-tones and get an idea of the dark shadow placements. Using a pencil and...
lsimonsart
Sep 121 min read


Digital Concept
After taking multiple photos of my eyes, I edited each set of three frames into the CMY colour way, alternating the order of the frames...
lsimonsart
Sep 121 min read


Drafting an Idea
For the time being I will be moving the idea of incorporating patterns to the side while I continue to explore the idea of abnormal...
lsimonsart
Sep 121 min read
The Use of Eyes in Visual Art
Eyes have always been a compelling subject in art. They aren't just another facial feature—they are loaded in meaning, and they can carry...
lsimonsart
Sep 32 min read


Abnormal Facial Recognition
As I am leaning further into my neurodivergent qualities and utilising them in my art practice either as process or visuals, I have found...
lsimonsart
Aug 311 min read


Drawing with Pattern
Playing around by overlaying pattern on top of an image, I produced an interesting idea that would open up the use of more of my archive...
lsimonsart
Aug 272 min read


Using Pattern to Disrupt a Portrait
After looking at the works of Laith McGregor and his use of pattern to disrupt a portrait, I became curious as to how I can also use...
lsimonsart
Aug 261 min read


Patterns
Simplifying different patterns in my archive.
lsimonsart
Aug 251 min read


Trying Linear Lines
“Laith McGregor.” 2010. For Us - by Us. August 22, 2010. https://theroadleadstor.wordpress.com/2010/08/22/laith-mcgregor/ . Using this...
lsimonsart
Aug 251 min read


Laith McGregor
ASGA. n.d. “Laith McGregor.” AGSA - the Art Gallery of South Australia. https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/education/resources-educators/resource...
lsimonsart
Aug 243 min read


Age Regression
Having conversations with fellow artists, a common description of my work was describing the palette I frequently employ (cyan, magenta,...
lsimonsart
Aug 243 min read


Critique
Work being critiqued: https://www.laurensimons.art/post/install-and-artist-statement When first viewing my work, the critique group was...
lsimonsart
Jul 82 min read


Install and Artist Statement
Self Lauren Simons, 2025 Self is a body of work that addresses the effort required to present and maintain a socially legible self. This...
lsimonsart
Jul 71 min read


Install / Layout Planning
My install space (circled in red and marked with my name) has two parallel facing walls. My initial plan is to install my paintings on...
lsimonsart
Jul 72 min read


Drafting a Statement
I have been drafting a statement to sit alongside my most recent works seen in my previous posts: https://www.laurensimons.art/post/paint...
lsimonsart
Jul 21 min read


Drawing
Starting on my drawing project I combined x9 A3 sheets of paper together and drew a portrait that spans across the larger combined sheet....
lsimonsart
Jun 271 min read


Drawing Plan
Neurodivergent mirroring is a 'reflecting behaviour'. It is the tendency of unconsciously (or sometimes consciously) mimicking the...
lsimonsart
Jun 181 min read


Painting
After being inspired by the combination of two previous drawings (above left), I followed my plan of recreating what I saw. I decided to...
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Jun 181 min read
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Jun 20 min read
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