Lara Shahnavaz blends figuration and abstraction to engage with themes of emotion, identity, and memory. Her works often feature symbolic figures and evocative imagery, crafting compositions that reflect the complexity of human experience and the shifting nature of perception. Shahnavaz employs a sensitive, nuanced approach to painting, using layered textures, gestural brushwork, and subtle shifts in color to convey psychological and emotional depth. Her work emphasizes the interplay between presence and absence, often capturing fleeting moments of introspection, vulnerability, or transformation. Through her practice, Shahnavaz examines the intersections of personal and collective memory, crafting visual narratives that resonate with broader human experiences. Her art engages viewers in contemplation, inviting reflection on the impermanent, mutable, and richly layered nature of identity and emotional life. ...
