Lauren Kelley is an American video artist based in Houston. Her work encompasses animated video, sculpture, and collage that examine stereotypes of race and gender while addressing issues of the human condition, gender and womanhood. Inspired by the malleable nature of young minds and the twisted intricacies of immature adults, she has focused on building a body of work and stop-motion animation series that explores the surreal nature of daily life. In 2011 she had a solo show titled Froufrou Conclusions at The Kitchen. For more information visit artist’s website at http://laurenkelleyworld.com/