Lauren Little is a multifaceted artist, educator, and curator originally from London, England. Her recent work explores fragmented portraiture as a reflection of personal transformation, capturing the in-between, the becoming, and the quiet process of finding one’s way back to wholeness.
Lauren studied Fine Art and Education at the University of Calgary in Canada, where she resided for 14 years. While her journey has led her back to her roots in London, where she now lives as a full-time artist and curator, she cherishes her extensive experience as an art educator, having spent many years as an Art Lecturer at the University of Reading as well as teaching art to school children.
Her artistic pursuits continue to evolve as the Founder and organiser of Dark Yellow Dot, an award-winning platform championing emerging artists and their work. Continuing on her own journey, Lauren remains committed to empowering people to embrace their potential towards a creative and fulfilling life.
Work with Me
Let's collaborate! — Whether it an art commission, interview, artist talk, curatorial, educational, or something else. I love nothing more than working on creative projects. With a wealth of experience partnering with schools, organisations, and individuals, I'm here to help bring your vision to life. Get in touch with your ideas or questions for how we can bring your vision to life.
Education
Bachelor of Education with Distinction
University of Calgary , 2012 - 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction
University of Calgary , 2008 - 2012
Press
Meet Lauren Little
(interview) CanvasRebel - 2023
Meet Lauren Little, Artist, Teacher & Independent Curator
(interview) ShoutOut Arizona - 2022
Celebrating Cultural Vibrancy
(interview) True Colour Collective - 2019
BOLD
(Article) Theatre Deli, Online - 2019
Meet Artist Lauren Little
(Interview) Unread Magazine, Online - 2019
Design For Good
(Interview) Design Calendar, Print - 2019
Disconnect
Center Stage Music Magazine, NY - 2018
Day in the Life: Founder of Dark Yellow Dot
(Interview) Theatre Deli, Online - 2018
Meet Curator Lauren Little: Remixing Reality
(Interview) PicsArt, Online - 2016
Disconnect
Center Stage Music Magazine, NY - 2016
Awards
Somerset House Black Business Residency, 2024
The Webby Awards Official Honoree - Arts & Culture 2022
Vuelio Top 10 UK Art Blogs, 2022
Best UK Platform For Emerging Artists 2022
Vuelio Top 10 UK Art Blogs, 2019
All Women: Mixed Media & 3D, 5th Place - C.A.G.O, 2016
Jason Lang Art Scholarship, 2012, 2013, 2014
Education Progress Club Award, 2011
John Will Entrance Award in Art, 2008
University of Calgary Admissions Scholarship
2008
Diane Paulsen Art Award, 2007
Exhibitions
Surroundings
(Group Exhibition), Genesis Cinema Gallery
London, Mar 3 - April 5
The Show of 100 Emerging Artists
Arts To Hearts Gallery
Feb 20 - Mar 31, 2025
Cutting Through Noise
(Solo Exhibition) Genesis Cinema Gallery
London, Jan 1 - March 5, 2025
Yes!Art Fair & Exhibition
William Morris Gallery
June 22, 2024
Raw Edges
(Group Exhibition) The Crate
London, June 1 - July 17, 2024
Cut Out
(Solo Exhibition) Genesis Cinema Gallery
London, July 18 - Sept 14, 2021
Home Made: Nan's Front Room
(Solo Exhibition) 1B Window Gallery, London
July 3 - July 20, 2021
Saving Face
(Solo Exhibition) Genesis Cinema Gallery
London, Oct 18 - Nov 10, 2019
BOLD
(Group Exhibition) Theatre Deli, London.
London, Oct 7 - Oct 30, 2019
COLLAGE
(Group Exhibition) Genesis Cinema Gallery
London, July 15 - Sept 2, 2019
Earth Is What We All Have In Common
(Solo Exhibition) Genesis Cinema
London, May 28 - June 19, 2017
Linsday Kupser Showcase
(Group Exhibition) Leacock Theatre
Calgary, Nov 2014
Post Miniature Exhibition/Auction
(Group Exhibition) The Little Gallery
Calgary, May 2011, May 2012
PUSH
(Group Exhibition) Virginia Christopher Gallery
Calgary, 2011
MaxWell City Central Home Show
(Solo Exhibition)
Calgary, 2010
Curated
Porsche Now x Dark Yellow Dot
The Strand Pop-up, London
Oct 1 - Oct 24, 2024
Black Canvas: Black History Month
(Group Exhibition) Genesis Cinema Gallery
London, Sept 18 - Nov 26, 2024
Raw Edges
(Group Exhibition) The Crate
London, June 1 - July 17, 2024
This Woman's Work (Group Exhibition)
Genesis Cinema Gallery, London
Mar 8 - Apr 30, 2024
Out Loud (And Proud) - Group Exhibition
Genesis Cinema Gallery, London
Apr 30 - July 9, 2024
Angry Dan's Amazing World of Limericks
(Pop-up Shop), 1B Window Gallery, London
Aug 5 - Sept 15, 2023
Tundra
1B Window Gallery, London
Nov 12 - Jan 13, 2022
Possible Futures - E17 Art Trail HQ
Gnome House, London
July 1 - 18, 2021
Hidden Truths (Kelly Frank)
Genesis Cinema Gallery, London
July 12 - Aug 17, 2020
OverFlow (Chloe Amy Avery)
Genesis Cinema Gallery, London
Mar 11 - Apr 11, 2020
BOLD - Black History Month
(Group Exhibition) Theatre Deli, London.
Oct 7 - 30, 2019
OverDrawn, Drawing Prize with LDG
(Group Exhibition) Buster Mantis, London.
Mar 28 - Apr 25, 2019
Art & Activism at Friday Late
(Public Event) V&A Museum, London.
Nov 30, 2019
Be A Man
(Group Exhibition) Theatre Deli, London.
Oct 14 - Nov 11, 2018
Captive State
(Group Exhibition) Number 177, London
Mar 10 - May 10, 2018
LIFTED//17
(Group Exhibition) Genesis Cinema Gallery, London
Nov 11 - Dec 11, 2017
Other Work
Dark Yellow Dot
An award-winning platform for supporting emerging visual artists, I founded in 2017. We help artists by providing tips and tools for how to sell, promote and develop their work for themselves and provide opportunities to showcase, exhibit and put their art out there.
Feeding Stick Figures
When I was a primary school art teacher, I created, sourced and adapted countless art project ideas, illustrated my own handouts and templates, and blogged about my experiences. I've now made all my resources for available for sale and stored many art lessons on my blog for others teaching art to young children