Hello, I'm Lara M.

“My paintings are a translation on canvas of my thoughts and emotions: my strokes create recurring shapes that are deeply connected with my inner reality. I mainly work on raw canvas​,​ using a mix of acrylic and oil paint​,​ markers and charcoal. My art never goes through a sketch phase​,​ because what I find truly important​,​ what ultimately is the purpose of what I do​,​ is to leave in the painting the authentic impression of what I am feeling in that precise moment.” Lara Messina is a self taught abstract expressionist artist based in Italy. In her paintings the impulse to create is brought out by a wide​,​ conscious use of mixed media and composition​,​ which shows the dual nature of her education​,​ both artistic and technical​,​ and her inclination for graphic design. Her journal-like approach carefully breaks down her experiences and rebuilds them into new​,​ colour bursting shapes. Lara’s works convey her perception of life and events to the observers​,​ turning introspection into reflection.