Lauren Hernandez Ortiz


I want to make work that makes people uncomfortable, I want them to think why it makes them uncomfortable. My main focus is sexuality, the good and the bad of sex and sharing the most intimate parts of yourself. I have struggled in the past with sexual assault so I use myartasaformoftherapytoreleaseallthosestuckfeelings. Imakeself-portraitsto depicts my personal journey with this topic. I make these pieces to heal a part of myself that still struggles with intimacy and letting people in. I paint, and I use sculpture to depict my subject matter. I put myself in uncomfortable positions to depict the discomfort ive felt in the past.

  • Artist Bio

    My name is Lauren Hernandez Ortiz, and I am a figurative artist; I enjoy painting the human body and all its folds and creases. I was born in San Juan Puerto Rico we moved to the states in 2011, moving away from my extended family was a hard transition for me because we are all…

    Lauren Hernandez

    IMG_6275Download

  • College

    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.

    Lauren Hernandez

    IMG_6275Download