Lauren Camara is a Bronx-based, self-taught artist and graphic designer who creates layered, graphic, and colorful portraits exclusively from meticulously cut paper. Her work transforms everyday encounters into visual stories, capturing both the beauty of simple moments and the complex narratives they hold.

 

Lauren is one of eight New York City artists selected by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs for City Canvas, which brings art to public spaces across the city. Her work is currently on public display at 31 Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan, the Capital One Lounge at JFK Airport, and as part of the Fine Art Program and Collection at Montefiore Einstein in New York City. Most recently, she was featured in the 2025 Photoville Festival, New York City’s largest annual photography event, and in Art of Mastery, a film showcasing her artistic journey. Her artwork has also appeared on a signature cocktail in celebration of Women’s History Month, featured across Capital One Lounges at Dallas Fort Worth, Washington Dulles, and Denver airports.

 

In 2024, Lauren debuted her NYC solo show, Stories in Paper, presented by Art on the Ave NYC. Her work is also on display in residential buildings throughout the Bronx and held in numerous private collections.

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Lauren’s work aims to highlight the beauty in simple moments and the complex stories they tell.  Her art is not just about aesthetics — it’s about the people and communities that inspire her.