Bio

Lauren Selden is an artist and professor whose work explores resilience, transformation, and the connections between human relationships and the natural world. Originally from Indiana, she earned her MFA in Metalworking, Jewelry, and Sculpture from Arizona State University and her BFA from Murray State University in Kentucky. She is currently a Professor of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU), where she teaches metalworking and jewelry, 3D foundational design, and professional practices for studio artists.

Selden’s practice spans sculpture, installation, fine art, and craft, blending organic and geometric forms to explore themes of adaptation and memory. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including solo and juried exhibitions at Purdue University, Texas A & M University- College Station, and the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. She has been awarded competitive artist residencies at Fiskars AiR in Finland, Bær Art Center in Iceland, and Penland School of Craft. Her sculptures are part of permanent public collections, including the San Marcos Arts Commission, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, and the University of North Texas Special Collections.

Selden has led lectures, workshops, and presentations across the U.S., Mexico, Germany, France, Finland, Iceland, and Brazil. Her work has been featured in Metalsmith Magazine, as well as Lark Books’ 500 Metal Vessels and 500 Wedding Rings. A dedicated advocate for craft education and material exploration, she emphasizes the importance of hands-on making as a tool for innovation, understanding, and cultural preservation.