artist statement and inspiration

“Bedrock encapsulates the unseen layers of the earth and all the energy that simmers beneath the surface. The three gestural forms sit on top of one another, ascending from the bottom to the top, reflecting the physical layers of the earth. The subtle hints of amber and soft orange are indicative of the energy waiting to burst.” - Lara Scolari

This stunning original artwork on canvas is from the Lara’s ‘Vim Vitae’ Series created in 2020. This powerful body of work captures the life force that bubbles and bursts invisibly all around us, and burns just as brightly in our body and minds even as we sit still; especially as we sit still. Celebrating our creative energy Lara’s paintings are a reminder that renewal is a constant available to all of us. Her signature organic motifs are conjured into shape with rope and other natural materials and rendered in swirls of ink up to 40 layers deep.

“I create landscapes of life force. tapping into vibrations and responding to the moment."

- Lara Scolari