Lauren J. Shover - The Anatomy of Nature

Shover's work is a very personal and emotional narrative, with a surrealist style. She creates paintings based on microscopic views of cells, fruit and flower plant cycles, infused with human emotions. In combining the tranquility of a fresh still-life composition with monumental depictions of flora in a surrealistic landscape, a connection is brought about between internal thoughts and the act of taking a second look at details and surroundings. By including crisp, unspoiled plant life, scaffolding, ladders, enclosed spaces, and expansive environments, Shover reflects feelings of seclusion, self-confidence, shelter, growth and rebirth.