Laurén’s unique craftsmanship, influenced by her early life in a Swedish commune, offers performers a tangible embodiment of their dreams, starting at $2,500 each.
Artistry in Animal Masks: Lisa Laurén's Enchanting Creations
Artistry in Animal Masks: Lisa Laurén's Enchanting Creations
Textile artist Lisa Laurén transforms childhood creativity into captivating animal costume heads, sought by performers worldwide.
Lisa Laurén, a textile artist based in Berlin, is increasingly recognized for her vivid and colorful animal costume heads. When she receives a request for one of her creations, she likens it to embarking on an imaginative play date. "I’m trying to condense somebody else’s dream and make it into something,” Laurén explains, surrounded by the creative chaos in her high-ceilinged kitchen. There, a clay fox head carefully wrapped in foil awaits its next artistic journey.
Laurén's animal heads are a product of her broader career as a freelance textile artist. Her impressive portfolio includes work for renowned clients like Netflix, Apple TV+, the Metropolitan Opera, and prestigious art institutions across Europe.
Since 2011, Laurén has been crafting these enchanting creature heads, with the initial inspiration stemming from a commission by the Komische Oper Berlin. This project, for the opera "The Cunning Little Vixen," required numerous animal representations, introducing her work to a wider performing arts audience.
The craftsmanship behind her creations is not just about aesthetics but also about storytelling and transformation. Laurén’s animal heads are priced between $2,500 to $3,500, reflecting the meticulous process behind each piece, which combines fabric manipulation, design innovation, and a personal touch that connects her to the dreams of those who wear them. As performers don these whimsical masks, they step into an alternative reality, enhanced by the artistry of Laurén, who continues to challenge the boundaries of textile art.
Laurén's animal heads are a product of her broader career as a freelance textile artist. Her impressive portfolio includes work for renowned clients like Netflix, Apple TV+, the Metropolitan Opera, and prestigious art institutions across Europe.
Since 2011, Laurén has been crafting these enchanting creature heads, with the initial inspiration stemming from a commission by the Komische Oper Berlin. This project, for the opera "The Cunning Little Vixen," required numerous animal representations, introducing her work to a wider performing arts audience.
The craftsmanship behind her creations is not just about aesthetics but also about storytelling and transformation. Laurén’s animal heads are priced between $2,500 to $3,500, reflecting the meticulous process behind each piece, which combines fabric manipulation, design innovation, and a personal touch that connects her to the dreams of those who wear them. As performers don these whimsical masks, they step into an alternative reality, enhanced by the artistry of Laurén, who continues to challenge the boundaries of textile art.
