Darci Lauren Mini Art Bookmarks are  art bookmarks featuring miniature reproductions of original paintings by contemporary artist Darci Lauren. Available in four different designs, these illustrated bookmarks offer an affordable and accessible way to enjoy contemporary art in everyday life. Perfect for books, journals, sketchbooks, and notebooks, they also make a thoughtful art gift for readers, artists, and art lovers.

Three of the four designs feature paintings from Pretty Words, Ugly Truths, Darci Lauren's collection, exploring the idea of translating songs about the female experience into visual artwork. It is the first project by Darci Lauren that incorporates essay writing (see the 'Pretty Words, Ugly Truths' zine for more info). The collection of artworks has had two exhibitions - a two month solo show at Gaumont Coffee in Worcester, UK as well as a group show for emerging artists called 'Beyond the Studio', supported by the Worcester Arts Collective. 

The three Pretty Words, Ugly Truths bookmark designs are:

• A Fail to Kiss is a Fail to Cope
• Cluelessness is Easier to Get Off To
• Line Your Lips 'n' Keep 'em Closed

The fourth design features Growth I (2025), an earlier painting by Darci Lauren exploring themes of personal growth, transformation, emotion, and identity. Together, the four designs offer a selection of artwork from different points in the artist's developing practice.

These mini art bookmarks reproduce Darci Lauren's paintings in a compact format while retaining their bold colour and expressive imagery. Lightweight and easy to carry, they are ideal for marking your place in a favourite novel, poetry collection, art book, sketchbook, journal, or notebook.

Whether you're looking for a unique bookmark for yourself, an affordable piece of contemporary art, or a small gift for an art lover or book lover, these artist-designed bookmarks offer a simple way to bring original artwork into your everyday routine.

Bookmark Details

• Title: Darci Lauren Mini Art Bookmarks
• Artist: Darci Lauren
• Available designs: 4
• Sold individually
• Features reproductions of original paintings
• Full-colour artwork
• Lightweight canvas material, not waterproof or weatherproof. Delicate.
• Open edition

Available Designs

• A Fail to Kiss is a Fail to Cope — from Pretty Words, Ugly Truths
• Cluelessness is Easier to Get Off To — from Pretty Words, Ugly Truths
• Line Your Lips 'n' Keep 'em Closed — from Pretty Words, Ugly Truths
• Growth I (2025)

Dimensions

• Bookmark size: 13cm x 4.3cm

Ideal for readers and collectors of contemporary art, figurative painting, feminist art, and artist-made stationery, Darci Lauren Mini Art Bookmarks offer an affordable way to enjoy Darci Lauren's artwork beyond the gallery and between the pages of your favourite book.