"Voyeuristic Existence", by Lara B
$675.00
"Voyeuristic Existence", by Lara B
- Mixed Media
- 12 x 10 inches
"Reclining Figure of Woman", by Lara B
$700.00
"Reclining Figure of Woman", by Lara B
- Mixed Media
- 16" x 20"
"Solace by the Fire", by Lara B
$550.00
"Solace by the Fire", by Lara B
- Mixed Media
- Collage
- 16 x 12 inches
"Aurora Borealis", by Lara B
$1,400.00
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"Aurora Borealis", by Lara B
- Mixed Media
- 25.4 x 30 inches
Lara B.
(Lara Baghdassarian) Lara B, born and raised in Beirut, discovered her love of painting at an early age. She pursued her passion for the arts by attending the Toros Roslin Art Academy of Beirut. Thereafter, she continued her studies at the Lebanese University of Fine Arts where she graduated with honors in 2001. Eager to broaden her spectrum of art, she also fortified her educational experience by immersing herself in circles with established Armenian painters and sculptors. Lara B. participated in a number of shows within Beirut where she enjoyed early recognition of her artwork. Her paintings earned impressive distinction by winning first prize at the National University of Fine Arts and third prize at the Artistes Association of Beirut in 2001.
Since moving to the United States in 2002, Lara B. has continued to gamer acclaim for her artwork. Within two years, Lara B. has shown her artwork at collective exhibitions in New York, San Francisco and Providence, and has had two solo shows in Providence, and Oakland. Her work was also selected to appear on a magazine cover with international distribution in winter 2003. Presently, Lara B. resides in California where she has her studio and cultivates her prolific tradition.
Artist’s Statement
Capturing the moment's complexity of the human psyche is the driving force of Lara B.'s paintings. The pensive physiognomies, ethereal scenes, and complex textures open gateways into worlds full of hidden secrets and emotions. Stillness transcends each image while bold lines playfully dance like notes on a musical score. A great variety of textures are implemented within these paintings, whether it be by gracefully draping veils across an impassioned woman's face, or by caulking thick strokes of paint which draw viewers into each of Lara B.'s ripened images. Windows and arches are prominently displayed, providing hope in the form of light and strength as stable edifices. Hues often seem dark and monotone at initial gaze, however, just as one's eyes need to accommodate upon entering into a dimly lit room, a more detailed viewing of Lara B.'s work reveals a true panorama of colors. This gradual perceptibility affords greater appreciation into the depth and complexity of Lara's paintings.
Lara B. attended the Toros Roslin Art Academy of Beirut after which she was accepted to the Lebanese University of Fine Arts in 1997. She graduated with honors in 2001. During her university experience, she fortified her studies by immersing herself in private tutorials with Armenian professional Artists and sculptors. Lara B. remains devout to the tradition of teaching art as well. She established her own classroom with an original curriculum based out other private studio. She also taught art at various art institutes and schools in Lebanon .Lara B. came to the United States in 2002 to pursue her artwork in a more diversified environment.
Collective exhibitions and accomplishments:
- Gallery Z Group show, 2002 (Providence, RI)
- 1st prize of promotion 2001 Lebanese University of Fine Arts.
- 3rd prize Artists Association, spring 2001.
- Graduation exhibition at Unesco Palace, fall 2001.
-Association Hariri at Unesco Palace, summer 2001.
- Gallery Sader, spring 2001.
- Social development Association, Socio Culture Center, winter 2001
- Ain at Festival, summer 2000.
- Les Artistes Armeniens, 50 ans au Liban at Fabrika 1999
- Hamazkayin Art Studio, 1997.
- Hamazkayin, 1995.
-Toros Roslin Academy, 1994 .
(Lara Baghdassarian) Lara B, born and raised in Beirut, discovered her love of painting at an early age. She pursued her passion for the arts by attending the Toros Roslin Art Academy of Beirut. Thereafter, she continued her studies at the Lebanese University of Fine Arts where she graduated with honors in 2001. Eager to broaden her spectrum of art, she also fortified her educational experience by immersing herself in circles with established Armenian painters and sculptors. Lara B. participated in a number of shows within Beirut where she enjoyed early recognition of her artwork. Her paintings earned impressive distinction by winning first prize at the National University of Fine Arts and third prize at the Artistes Association of Beirut in 2001.
Since moving to the United States in 2002, Lara B. has continued to gamer acclaim for her artwork. Within two years, Lara B. has shown her artwork at collective exhibitions in New York, San Francisco and Providence, and has had two solo shows in Providence, and Oakland. Her work was also selected to appear on a magazine cover with international distribution in winter 2003. Presently, Lara B. resides in California where she has her studio and cultivates her prolific tradition.
Artist’s Statement
Capturing the moment's complexity of the human psyche is the driving force of Lara B.'s paintings. The pensive physiognomies, ethereal scenes, and complex textures open gateways into worlds full of hidden secrets and emotions. Stillness transcends each image while bold lines playfully dance like notes on a musical score. A great variety of textures are implemented within these paintings, whether it be by gracefully draping veils across an impassioned woman's face, or by caulking thick strokes of paint which draw viewers into each of Lara B.'s ripened images. Windows and arches are prominently displayed, providing hope in the form of light and strength as stable edifices. Hues often seem dark and monotone at initial gaze, however, just as one's eyes need to accommodate upon entering into a dimly lit room, a more detailed viewing of Lara B.'s work reveals a true panorama of colors. This gradual perceptibility affords greater appreciation into the depth and complexity of Lara's paintings.
Lara B. attended the Toros Roslin Art Academy of Beirut after which she was accepted to the Lebanese University of Fine Arts in 1997. She graduated with honors in 2001. During her university experience, she fortified her studies by immersing herself in private tutorials with Armenian professional Artists and sculptors. Lara B. remains devout to the tradition of teaching art as well. She established her own classroom with an original curriculum based out other private studio. She also taught art at various art institutes and schools in Lebanon .Lara B. came to the United States in 2002 to pursue her artwork in a more diversified environment.
Collective exhibitions and accomplishments:
- Gallery Z Group show, 2002 (Providence, RI)
- 1st prize of promotion 2001 Lebanese University of Fine Arts.
- 3rd prize Artists Association, spring 2001.
- Graduation exhibition at Unesco Palace, fall 2001.
-Association Hariri at Unesco Palace, summer 2001.
- Gallery Sader, spring 2001.
- Social development Association, Socio Culture Center, winter 2001
- Ain at Festival, summer 2000.
- Les Artistes Armeniens, 50 ans au Liban at Fabrika 1999
- Hamazkayin Art Studio, 1997.
- Hamazkayin, 1995.
-Toros Roslin Academy, 1994 .
