Rainey Laurent

Background

About Rainey Laurent

Hello! I'm Rainey Saint Laurent and I am an emerging multimedia artist with an interest in SFX/prosthetics, sculpture, film, painting, and illustration. I am originally from Houston, Texas and currently reside in Austin, Texas. I recently earned my bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts with Honors (Cum Laude) in May 2022 at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, exploring unfamiliar places with my pup, learning Italian, and getting involved with local communities. In the past year, I worked as a paid intern for the Durango Creative District as a Program Assistant in Summer 2021. I helped run a summer art market, worked on newsletters and website, created poster designs, was commissioned for a mural in the Durango Welcome Center, and more. After completing my internship, I was hired part-time in the Fall as Social Media Manager. I also worked as Studio Assistant for the Gallery Director and Assistant Professor of Sculpture, Melissa Sclafani. Another position I held at Bella Dance Studio as a Hip Hop instructor and choreographer. I worked 3 jobs at once while being a full-time college student, which is telling to my work ethic and passion for working creative positions. The inspiration for my work derives from self-exploration, alternative realities, mental health, social issues, and films that have been the source of content for my art. I enjoy challenging myself by experimenting with new mediums and materials because of my desire to always stay open-minded in my practices and life – and endlessly grow as an artist. Similar to my creative process, my work challenges others to be more open-minded to how they perceive the world. I am open to any and all creative opportunities! Find out more: Website Portfolio: Instagram:@raineysaintlaurent.art