Lauren Jaben is a mixed media artist based in Austin, Texas. Her education in textile design and photography led to over 4 decades of art practice. For nearly ten years, Lauren exhibited with Wally Workman Gallery, and now her work can be seen in her East Austin studio and at Davis Gallery in Austin. Lauren transforms ubiquitous materials—packaging and other paper products—into compositions that ultimately explore the overlooked beauty of the ordinary, as well as the tension between chance and precision. As her practice progresses, Lauren leans into the unforeseen possibilities that bring materials together and away from overt manipulation. She lets found objects guide her with minimal intervention. In addition to her individual work, Lauren is co-owner of AgavePrint, a creative studio dedicated to art reproduction, digital printing, and custom picture framing. In this role, Lauren engages with a broad variety of practicing artists and finds deep satisfaction in connecting with and supporting the creative work of others.

 

 


EDUCATION

Textile Design, Photography, French / University of Kansas / 1982-1988

French Literature, Wandering / Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France / 1984-1985

 


GALLERY REPRESENTATION

Davis Gallery, Austin, TX 2025

Wally Workman Gallery, Austin, TX 2015 - 2024

TWO-PERSON EXHIBITION

Wally Workman Gallery, 2022

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Red Dot Art Spree / Women and Their Work Gallery / Austin, TX / 2025

Annual Summer Group Show / Davis Gallery / Austin, TX 2025

L I G H T / Wally Workman Gallery / Austin, TX 2017

East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) /  Austin, TX / 2017

 Red Dot Art Spree / Women and Their Work Gallery /  Austin, TX /   2016

5 x 7  / The Contemporary Austin 2015

Space Exploration  / AgavePrint  / 2015

curated & exhibited in this multi-disciplinary show

Red Dot Art Spree /  Women and Their Work Gallery, Austin, TX  /  2011-2015

SPOON!  / AgavePrint /  2014

curated & exhibited in this multi-disciplinary exhibition

West Austin Studio Tour (WEST) /  2014

East Austin Studio Tour (EAST. ) / Austin, TX / 2012

Drawing It Out  /  United States Art Authority 2009

Coordinated & exhibited in this multi media group art exhibition, writing and storytelling event & fundraiser for creative writing champion Austin Bat Cave

This is My Country  /  Ruta Maya Coffehouse /  2004