Lauren Hotson sat down with Karena Wynn-Moylan on BayFM’s Arts Canvass to discuss her solo exhibition, ‘Beneath The Fallen Petals – Uncovering The Seeds of Surrender.’ The intimate conversation explored the philosophical core of the work: surrender, not as defeat, but as a courageous choice to embrace letting go. Hotson discusses how her ceramic sculptures—with their intricate textures and fragile forms—capture the beauty found in vulnerability and the seeds of new growth that emerge from moments of profound change and loss.
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Beneath the Fallen Petals – Uncovering the Seeds of Surrender
Lauren Hotson’s latest solo exhibition, Beneath the Fallen Petals – Uncovering the Seeds of Surrender, will show at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery from August 21 to October 12, 2025. This deeply personal body of work is a contemplative meditation on loss, transformation, and the power of surrender. Hotson uses ceramic burial jars (textured with "Narratives of the Earth") and sculptural pieces featuring bone and driftwood adorned with porcelain botanicals to honour the ritual of endings and celebrate the quiet resilience found beneath life's final moments.
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Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence 2025 – The Dance of Shadows
Lauren Hotson was honoured as a finalist in the prestigious Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence 2025, presented by Ceramic Arts Queensland. Her featured artwork, The Dance of Shadows, is a vessel that explores the delicate interplay between light and darkness, fragility, and resilience. Although she did not win the major prize, Hotson valued the recognition and the opportunity to exhibit alongside a dynamic collection of contemporary ceramic artists.
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SWELL Art Prize 2025 Finalist With Alchemy of the Earth
Lauren Hotson is thrilled to be a finalist in the 2025 SWELL Art Prize for her large, hand-built vessel, Alchemy of the Earth. The work draws inspiration from the earth's transformative processes, using coiling and sculpting to reflect the deep connection between raw elements and the human spirit. Hotson's piece will be showcased in the prestigious national exhibition, which celebrates artistic excellence and runs from March 14th to March 23rd, 2025, on the Gold Coast.
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Unveiling My Debut Solo Exhibition: ‘Shadows of Resilience’ in Byron Bay
Lauren Hotson is holding her debut solo exhibition, Shadows of Resilience, at Gallery 3 in Byron Bay (Cavanbah, Bundjalung Country), running from November 8 to November 22, 2024. The collection features intricate vessels and sculptural ceramic forms that explore the interplay between fragility and resilience in nature. The exhibition offers a unique chance to purchase original handmade pieces and meet the artist during viewing hours.
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Reflections on Shiro Oni: Art, Community, and a Poster in Rural Japan
In 2019, Lauren Hotson undertook an influential art residency at Shiro Oni Studio in Onishi, Japan, a tranquil location nestled in the mountainous Gunma Prefecture. The experience was a profound immersion into Japanese culture and community, where the quiet rhythm of the village provided fertile ground for introspection and new ideas. Her work during this time explored the interplay between nature and subtle human intervention, culminating in a humbling sense of acceptance from the supportive local community.
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