Lush Emilio Villalba at the NSPC&A’s 59th annual

at the NSPC&A’s 59th annual exhibition in NY in 2013

she often turned to drawing to feel a sense of connection to the world around her

This is exactly the goal of the series - a daily struggle against that which is imposed by society and the very expectations we impose on ourselves I keep myself busy in many ways

some idiosyncratic and some universal

The way I comprehend it

Lush Emilio Villalba at the NSPC&A’s 59th annualDetails About Shipping Oil, Acrylic, Copper Leaf and Mixed Media on Wood Panel 11 x 14 in. 2016 Framed Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Lauren Brevner grew up in a mixed heritage family rich with culture and inspiration. In 2009, she moved to Osaka, Japan in hopes of reconnecting with her roots. There, Lauren had the honour of apprenticing under renowned artist, Sin Nakayamal. It was through her mentor that she first began her work as an artist.