LAURI SMITH

Lauri's art often mimics realism such as her use of silicones and human hair as well as representations re-created in stones and resins. The process is all handmade and usually begins from an initial inspiration to the drawing, sculpting, mold-making, casting, painting and finishing, these creatures take on a life of their own.

Lauri's style is predominately surreal, with a significant influence of hyperrealism and magic realism. She dives into the depths of the subconscious, exploring the intricate relationship between dreams, visions, and the waking worlds.Her pieces are usually inspired by her vivid dreams and visions, with a curiosity about these non-physical entities and their connection to reality.

Lauri is a multi-award winning artist and has been published and exhibited in solo, group and finalist exhibitions around Australia, Spain, London and Japan.

Gloria’s Nightly Dance - 2022｜110 x 80 x 110 cm

Silicone, Hair, Dried Flowers, Resin ｜ $28,000

Available works

Recent Awards & Exhibitions

  • 2025 13th Prospect Portrait Prize, Finalists Exhibition, Newmarch Gallery, Adelaide

  • 2025 MAC Yapang Art Prize, Finalists Exhibition, Museum of Art and Culture, Yapang

  • 2025 Hornsby Art Prize 2025, Finalists Exhibition, Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Sydney

  • 2025 Naked & Nude Art Prize, Finalists Exhibition, Manning Regional Art Gallery

  • 2025 Homiens Art Prize, Highly Commended Prize, International, homiens.com/prize-winners

  • 2025 Works On Paper Prize 2025, Finalists Exhibition, The Shac Gallery, Southern Highlands

  • 2024 Artsite Contemporary Gallery, Group show, Stanmore

  • 2024 Hornsby Art Prize 2024, Finalists Exhibition, Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Sydney

  • 2024 Europ Art Fair Amsterdam, Digital Exhibition, Amsterdam

  • 2024 Spring Flower Show Sydney 2024, Group Exhibition, Artsite Contemporary Gallery, Sydney

  • 2024 Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award, finalist exhibition, Lethbridge Gallery QLD

  • 2024 68th Blake Prize 2024, finalist’s exhibition at Casula Powerhouse, Sydney

  • 2024 Blacktown City Art Prize, finalist’s exhibition at Blacktown Arts Centre, Sydney

  • 2023 Buy or Cry, Group Exhibition at Sol Gallery- Fitzroy Melbourne, Fitzroy Melbourne

  • 2023 12th Prospect Portrait Prize, Finalists Exhibition, Newmarch Gallery, Adelaide

  • 2023 WINNER of the Sculpture Award, Hornsby Art Prize 2023, Exhibition, Hornsby NSW

  • 2023 Featured Sculpture at the Affordable Art Fair Melb, ,Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne

  • 2023 Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award, finalist exhibition, Paddington QLD