My practice continues to be rooted in the physicality of abstract expressionism. This is defined by gestural brushstrokes, vibrant bursts of colour suffused with humour and spray-painted compositions while maintaining their mindfully balanced components in an alluring visual expression. A space of both ideas and feelings embedded with an emotional response. My brushstrokes are swift yet childlike which keeps a fresh approach towards the paintings. The different kinds of possibilities that surface from making mistakes has become an interesting notion that I have been applying to my practice. I enjoy the moments when i get surprised by my mistakes, it has become important for my working process.
![Abstract painting](https://artandmediagraduateshow.brighton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lauren-McColm-If-only-I-could-taste-it2020.jpg.jpg)
![If only I could taste it(2020)](https://artandmediagraduateshow.brighton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lauren-McColm-Untitled2020.jpg.jpg)
![Abstract painting](https://artandmediagraduateshow.brighton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lauren-McColm-Feels-good-doesnt-it2020.jpg.jpg)
![Abstract painting](https://artandmediagraduateshow.brighton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lauren-McColm-Georgie-Boy2020.jpg.jpg)