Bio: Lauren Adelman is an artist, educator and collaborator based in Beacon, NY. She is a consultant for projects within the field of social justice, abolition, youth leadership and the arts, most specifically I Am Why. In 2023 Lauren co-created Roll Out, a printmaking collective in Beacon committed to community, creativity, education and printmaking for all. She co-founded Artistic Noise first in Boston in 2001 and then in New York in 2008. As a social practice visual artist Lauren works in community with others to create transformative spaces and experiences. Lauren has taught and led community-based art projects in many varied settings including schools, museums, detention centers and community organizations both nationally and internationally. She received a BFA from The School of The Museum of Fine Arts and a MA in Arts Education from NYU. Lauren’s own studio practice explores environmental and social issues through printmaking, drawing, installation and animation.

Artist Statement: My work examines the interconnectedness between the physical systems within our bodies and the social, institutional and mechanical systems that affect our lives.

My process as a printmaker most often involves layering, deconstructing and reconstructing in large-scale collaged pieces, animations and installations. The more layers I create the more I’m able to examine the complexities of the systems that affect our daily lives. I investigate systems — the micro of our bodies and the macro of the natural world, as well as the human created structural systems. I employ this hybrid collage and print process to interweave personal, natural and societal concepts. 

My most recent print explores the maternal link between generations of women in my family. Images of my daughter breastfeeding are combined with my hands, the hands of my mother while pregnant with me and the fabric and embroidery created by the hands of my great-grandmother. 

Website: Laurenadelman.com

Social Media: @lalaadelman , @roll_out_beacon