Throughout the month of January, the Edison Public Library’s Main and North Edison Branches will be hosting an art exhibit from local student Lauren Li. 

Hailing from JP Stevens High School, Lauren uses seashells she finds on her excursions to the beach as the starting point for her sculptures. Finding the life within the shells, she then builds playful cats from Apoxie Sculpt and works them into the natural elements. With a finishing touch of acrylic paint, the end result is fun and whimsical, featuring cats in a variety of positions ranging from being covered with food to being surrounded by flowers.

The exhibit came about from Lauren’s love of going to the beach from a young age. Unlike the other children, she didn’t bother with sandcastles or swimming but instead collected shells from the sand. She coupled her shell collecting with her passion for art which led to Shell Cats. 

Her hope is to brighten the day of anyone who views her art through the cuteness of the cats and the fun they’re having. 

Stop into the Main Library and the North Edison Branch between January 1 and 31 to see the Shell Cats in person.

Edison Public Library Locations:

Main Library
340 Plainfield Avenue (at Division Street)
Edison, New Jersey 08817
(732) 287-2298

Clara Barton Branch
141 Hoover Avenue (at Pleasant Ave)
Edison, New Jersey 08837
(732) 548-3045

North Edison Branch (at Library Place)
777 Grove Avenue
Edison, New Jersey 08820
(732) 738-0096

Masks will continue to be a welcome option for anyone who wants 
to wear them.