Episode 8: Lifting The Veil w/Visual Artist and Painter, Lauren Mantecón
photo: c/o Lauren Mantecón
“our culture gives subliminal and blatant messages that tells us how to think… And oftentimes when culture does that, we don't know how to listen to our own selves anymore…I did that for a very long time of not realizing the empathic and the deep, intuitive nature that was mine, that I was unable to own and harness as a power.”
IN THIS EPISODE we cover terrain of coming of age type reflections and a journey of cultivating sense of self and purpose by overcoming internalized toxic cultural narratives. We also get an intimate window into Lauren’s own art-making which I think is such a generous gift- to be offered the chance to peel back the curtain on someone’s creative process. Ultimately, our conversation is an unfolding exploration of intuition as a practice of presence.
SPECIAL BONUS NOTE: In case you want to go back and re-listen later, at about 57-60 minutes (give or take) into our conversation, Lauren gives us some very specific and insightful ways that we can cultivate a rich dream practice that can inform, enrich, and impact our waking life for the better.
ABOUT LAUREN
Lauren Mantecón (she/her) is a visual artist who’s focus has been primarily in the abstract realms of painting , exhibiting in museums and galleries for over twenty five years. Her primary focus is in abstract painting and working with the leitmotifs , of orbs, vessels , veils and atmosphere. Her interests lie in the in between dimensional spaces that can not often be seen, but can be felt. She states: “My work embodies a lifelong fascination with the inexplicable mysteries of life. Each painting elicits complex layered surfaces exploring a multitude of materials and paint in combination with ephemeral subject matter." Lauren is also a mentor to other artists embarking on the creative process. She conducts workshops on painting, the alchemy of mixed media as well as assisting and coaching individual artists through mind set in the how, the what and the why, in their art practice. She grew up moving between the east and west coasts, negotiating the terrain of identity and place in the middle. She currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico
WHERE TO FIND HER
manteconstudio.com (work with Lauren to develop your own art practice)
https://www.facebook.com/manteconstudio/
Instagram: @laurenmantecon
OTHER MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE:
Southern Vermont Art Center Museum - (where Lauren has a show in spring!)
Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Big Magic)'s Ted Talk on creativity