Lauren M

Reilly

Black and white photo of a woman with short hair and glasses, smiling in front of a wooden wall.

Environmental artist and science communicator, Lauren lives at the nexus of nature, design, and advocacy. Inspired by her science-dad and artist-mama, Lauren’s nature-based creative career was ignited early with the ethos of “leaving the world better than she found it.”

Colorful abstract pattern resembling coral reefs with organic, swirling shapes and textured background made using a wood printing block.
A decorated spherical fishing buoy decorated with hanging beads, featuring a green rope strung through the fishing gloat from top to bottom.

Lauren's visual works are intimate dialogues between material and message, holding space for grief and loss while simultaneously celebrating connection, adaptation, and renewal. Through her work, Lauren aims to evoke empathy and hope by inviting others to engage with their inner worlds, their communities, and the landscapes that sustain them.

VisuaL

art

From ocean plastics and community-sourced found objects, to ceramic adorned with wire, glass beads, and pearls, Lauren’s work brings attention to humanity’s shared responsibilities toward both each other and the natural world. Her multimedia works explore the interconnected facets of the human-nature experience, delving into themes like social ecology, material valuation, stewardship, loss, and wellbeing.

Assorted seashells placed on a wooden surface with a seashell identification book open nearby.

Conservation

science

Lauren Reilly is a naturalist with expertise in environmental science, mapping, and advocacy. She holds a master’s in Coastal Zone Management from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, FL, where she explored her passion for climate justice, urban green space, and coastal resilience.

As founder of Sustainable Spin, Lauren uses storymapping to connect audiences with conservation initiatives and complex scientific research in engaging and accessible ways. By merging digital media, data visualization, and interactive design, she communicates science with clarity and creativity. Ultimately, she aims to provide a platform for information-sharing that fosters awareness, empowers community, and incites collective action.

Lauren facilitating a craft activity with children using upcycled ocean plastics on a table.

Community

Lauren takes a creative approach to community engagement. From art workshops and beach cleanups to collaborative mapping and community science initiatives, Lauren’s multidisciplinary work empowers the community to connect and affect change.