We are thrilled to announce that Lauren Reis has won The Sefton Open People’s Prize for her stunning oil painting, Bird Girl. With over 250 votes cast, competition was fierce among a diverse range of exceptional artworks.
‘Bird Girl is about love. Not just the love we have for others but the love and strength that motivates each one of us. The image holds both innocence and vulnerability, while also capturing the silent wisdom of a warrior.’ – Lauren Reis
Lauren studied art at Southport College in the 90s (like her mother in the 60s), but has gone on to become a brand consultant. Her art skills are mostly self taught and she rarely undertakes commissions, sales or prints, choosing to keep her painting free from governance. Her influences are the human spirit, the natural world and surrealism. She’s also used her creativity as a way to communicate mental health, working on books to help children, making her a published illustrator.