Lara Van Branden
Painter from Belgien
"On connaît l'aspect utile de l'utile, on oublie malheureusement trop souvent l'aspect utile de l'inutile, l'acte et surtout l'effort gratuit, éphémère et altruiste, n'ayant d'autre but que de créer du ravissement chez ses semblables". - Christel Petitcollin
Biography of Lara Van Branden
For Lara Van Branden, drawing and painting have always been a way to express herself — to create her own world and tell her own stories. For her, every form of art or music is deeply connected to emotion.
She paints when she’s happy, and plays the piano when she’s sad. She draws portraits when she’s seeking a challenge, creates jewelry when she has the patience, and strums a few chords on the guitar when she wants to share something with others.
About the art of Lara Van Branden
She draws inspiration for her paintings from travel, encounters, and the discovery of new artists and artworks. A lifelong art enthusiast, she began painting on canvas a few years ago.
Her work is rich in color and form, occupying an ambivalent space between abstraction and figuration. It is an unfiltered, raw expression of vivid emotions such as joy and delight.
This particular series was inspired by her various experiences and encounters during her most recent journey. It features **Asian elements**, the use of gold paint inspired by French artist André Weiss and an expressive, minimalistic color palette.
The symbols in her paintings are imaginative interpretations of the Latin alphabet. Each hidden word refers to one of her sources of inspiration whether a place, a person, or another artist. Every painting is the result of a unique combination of influences and inspirations. Recognizing these connections and giving credit to those who have inspired her is an essential part of her artistic process.
