Patti Lawrence was born in Clifton, NJ- a suburb of New York City. She has been creating things from found objects for as long as she can remember. After graduating from The School of Visual Arts in N.Y.C. with a BFA, she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching. She now lives in TN with her husband and son.

She is an avid junk collector and incorporates these “treasures” into her collage and assemblage work. Many of her sculptures and collages are inspired by her love of music. Her pieces have been included in many national and regional competitions and can be seen in many galleries in the area and in private and public collections around the country.