About

Acclaimed painter Lauren Esplin says she feels most herself with her feet sunk deeply into the sand, cool sea on her skin, and taste of salt on her lips. This evocative description lends itself to the stunning works she creates, the viewer instantly transported to the distinct beauty and raw-edged power of the coastline and the beauty that lies beyond.

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Beach culture is deeply entrenched in human nature and Esplin’s contemporary paintings seamlessly integrates elegantly detailed figures into abstracted coastal and oceanic landscapes that echo the familiar, a signature of the artists’ style.

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She explains that her creation process starts with just a moment in time: “It’s about capturing the emotional response to the landscape, rather than the landscape as we see it. I look to capture the moment, not as it is, but as it is felt”, says Esplin.

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The artists’ large coastal figurative artworks are evocative and her lens on beach culture is original, creative and altogether captivating.  A woman effortlessly gliding through an underwater world; others chase crudely drawn fish with arms outstretched; a mother and child paddle towards each other over a colourful coral rock shelf…

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The paintings appeal to the viewers’ mind and body prompting memories of the psychological and physical freedom that is experienced through our connection with the ocean.

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Sandstone pinks, blue greys, verdigris, teal and turquoise often form a soft background, while the colour of hot sun on sea-splashed skin finely realised in human form is the active subject of each work.

The artist strips back the coastal environment, revealing layers of colour, shapes and patterns she sees in nature. Arial views of water have become thick brush marks of teals and aqua, ripples and reflections are expressed through intricate patterns, and crude drawings of underwater coral and sea life help to create a sense of movement and energy.

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Each work captures a joyous sense of freedom, the release a day at the beach promises. You can hear and smell the ocean, feel the sun on your skin, and imagine the first sizzling steps into the cool water. 

 

 

 

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

2002-2005 Bachelor of Media and Communications, University of New South Wales

 

NOTEWORTHY

In October 2025, Lauren's Solo Show at Our Gallery in Milton was highly successful with more than 60% of the artworks selling out to subscribers in the pre-sale 24 hours before the show opening.

Lauren has retained her coveted position as resident artist at premium Australian furniture design house, Artifex Interiors in Balgowlah, Sydney for over three years.​

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Lauren’s artworks have been singled out and styled by top interior designers, including founding Editor-in-Chief of real living, Deborah Bibby.

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Lauren's art has been featured by Australia’s largest interior design, styling and renovation website, Interiors Addict.

 

MAJOR COMMISIONS

6 paintings for the luxury boutique hotel, The Bungalows at Coogee Beach, featured in Adore Magazine

 

 

MEDIA

October 2025 Interiors Addict

October 2025 Manly Observer

October 2025 Milton Ulladulla Times

 

 

EXHIBITIONS

September 2026                   Gallery One, Gold Coast, Queensland

May 2026                                Group Show - HAKE Gallery, Sydney, New South Wales

Jan- 2026                                Resident Artist Artifex Interiors, Sydney, New South Wales

November 2025 Group Show – Art Fair - Tyger Gallery, Sydney, New South Wales

October 2025                          Solo Show - Our Gallery Milton, Milton, New South Wales

May 2025                                 Headline artwork selected for the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter Gala Auction – the charity’s major fundraising initiative. 100% of the funds were donated to women and children in need. Manly, New South Wales

April 2025                                Group Show - Tyger Gallery, Yass, New South Wales

March 2025                              Soho Art Gallery Art Prize Finalist, Woollahra, New South Wales

Jan- Dec 2025                         Resident Artist Artifex Interiors, Sydney, New South Wales

November 2024                      Group Show - Our Gallery Milton, Milton, New South Wales

Jan- Dec 2024                         Resident Artist Artifex Interiors, Sydney, New South Wales

December 2023                      Tyger Gallery - Group Show, Yass, New South Wales

September 2023                     Bison Art Gallery, Sydney, New South Wales

Nov 2017 – Nov 2019             Art and Soul Collective Gallery, Seaforth, New South Wales

October 2017                           Finalist Art Prize – Group Show ‘Cabaret’ (featuring Wendy Sharpe) Sydney, New South Wales