Lauren MantecĂłn is an American abstract painter and educator based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her work is characterized by its exploration of the âin-between placesââephemeral, spiritual, and psychological spacesâusing abstract forms and color to express boundaries, tension, and transcendence. MantecĂłn draws inspiration from dreams, psychic sensibilities, and the philosophies of 19th-century Romanticism and Transcendentalism, particularly their reverence for nature and spirituality.
She has been a professional artist for over three decades and is also a mentor and creative guide, offering workshops and individualized mentorships aimed at helping artists discover their unique voices and overcome creative blocks. Her teaching experience includes positions at the University of Portland and Portland State University, and she is recognized for her compassionate, intuitive approach to both art-making and teaching.