Saint Dymphna for Those Who Suffer in Silence Artwork

Laurie Buman is a Chicago-based artist known for her distinctive mixed-media work, which seamlessly blends digital technology with traditional mediums such as pastel, acrylic, wax, gold leaf, and photography. Her art is deeply rooted in a personal exploration of the sacred and divine, often drawing inspiration from the indigenous cultures and rituals of Mexico. Buman’s approach is one of layered storytelling, where every component and image has its own unique history. By purposefully combining these elements, she creates compositions that transcend the physical and touches the spiritual. Her body of work serves as a means of bringing light into the darkness and the selfless legacy of Saints. Through her art, Buman reflects on social issues affecting society’s most vulnerable among us, offering a contemplative and reverent perspective on the world around her. In the Awakening series, Laurie Buman captures the ephemeral beauty of spring blossoms and the ever-changing landscape. The intense Prussian blue introduces depth and drama, while the addition of spices, pastel, charcoal, marker, acrylic, and watercolor creates layers of texture and complexity. As the artist continues to explore the boundaries of traditional mediums, there is joy found in the spontaneous outcomes of an intuitive creative journey.