" Wake Me Where I Lay" Reception
Opening Reception: Framed Galleryand Lauren Pearce’s
“Wake Me Where I Lay”
On Saturday, September 27th from 6–9 p.m., Framed Gallery in Cleveland’s Waterloo Arts District marked the opening reception of Lauren Pearce’s solo exhibition, “Wake Me Where I Lay.”
Hosted at 15813 Waterloo Road, the evening offered gallery-goers a chance to meet the artist, engage with her work up close, and experience a narrative-rich, sensory installation intended to elevate Black womanhood and neurodivergent creativity.
Artist & Body of Work
Lauren Pearce is a self-taught mixed-media figurative artist originally from South Florida and currently resident in Cleveland. Her work draws from her Jamaican heritage, her experience as a neurodivergent creator, and her deep connection to nature as both metaphor and material.
For this exhibition, she employs layered paper, collage, textile and oil in pieces that invite slower looking and emotional engagement.
As she puts it: “Wake Me Where I Lay” is both a plea and a surrender… a point of stillness, rootedness, and awakening to the truth of who I am when the masks fall away.”
The Reception Evening
As guests stepped inside Framed Gallery, they were greeted by large-scale figurative works whose rich textures and layered materiality created immersive environments. The atmosphere was hospitable and reflective — wine and light conversation paired with the chance to hear directly from Pearce about her process, her identity, and the journey from “unmasking” to creation.
Looking Forward
The
exhibition
remains
on
view
for
a
limited
time
(check
with
the
gallery
for
current
hours).
Whether
you’re
a
seasoned
collector
or
simply
curious
about
contemporary
mixed-media
figurative
art,
this
show
offers
a
resonant
and
visually
compelling
experience.
Visit
the
gallery
to
further
deepen
your
appreciation
of
Pearce’s
multilayered
work.