Lauren Shapiro

I am an artist and academic whose primary interest is in how art effects individual, interpersonal, and social change. My work explores how humor shared between friends fosters identity development, how stories shared between generations nurtures resilience, and how metaphors spoken between lovers predicts the course of a marriage. I’m happiest when writing and talking with strangers.

  • Education
    • B.A., U.C. Berkeley; Ph.D., U.C. Santa Cruz