About The Artist

Born: Sydney, Australia, 1972 Lives and works in Balmain, Sydney, Australia Education Master of Cross-disciplinary Art and Design UNSW Art & Design (MCDArtDes) Diploma of Fine Arts Post Graduate Visual Arts Residency (Selective) – Western Institute of TAFE Diploma of Arts Administration Certificate III Ceramics Influenced by major artistic figures such as Brett Whiteley, Helen Frankenthaler, John Olsen, Hans Hoffman and Mark Rothko, Lara has developed her own distinct approach to the 'abstract expressionist' style where a variety of media, developed experimental techniques and processes are used to create depth through exquisite transparent layers that reveal hidden dioramas. Featuring organic forms and fluid shapes, her stunning works are inspired by memory, meditation, music and the culture and essence of Australia. Each of her eye-catching paintings feature a beautiful translucent veiled colour palette that reflects the natural landscape. Lara's coveted artworks explore multilayered organic forms, lines, shapes and composition that create an enlivening space for contemplation and a resting place for thoughts. Her use of tonal combinations with rich and luscious colours has been a particular hit with some of Australia's leading interior designers including the multi-award-winning Greg Natale who has purchased Lara's exquisite pieces for many of his A List Clients. Collaborating with many design professionals, this year Lara worked with Designer Rugs Australia as well as Luxe Walls to release a Lara Scolari Collection showcasing her exquisite designs on carpet and rugs as well as luxury wall paper with exceptional quality for high end residential homes and commercial spaces all over the globe. Lara was recently featured in the Australian television network SBS documentary Why Diversifying Is the Key to Lara Scolari's Artistic Success as well as Real Estate Lifestyle - In my Place with Abstract Expressionist - Lara Scolari together with many other print and online media networks showcasing her exciting work and her incredible journey thus far! From North America across to Europe, Asia and Australia, Lara's Award winning art work is represented in public and private collections throughout the world. Solo Exhibitions 2020 Lara Scolari Gallery, Balmain, NSW Australia 2020 Vim Vitae, Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Paddington, NSW, Australia 2019 Designer Rugs Lara Scolari Collection Launch 2019 Ethereal for Interior Design – Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney, Australia 2018 Back to the Bush, Corner Store Gallery, Orange, NSW , Australia 2018 FLUX, Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Sydney, NSW Australia 2018 VOYAGE, Left Bank Gallery, Souhtport, QLD, Australia 2017 NOCTURN, Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Paddington, NSW, Australia 2017 Contemporary Noir, Art2Muse, Double Bay, New South Wales 2016 COOL LUXE, The Corner Store Gallery, Orange, New South Wales 2016 Contemporary Luxe, Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, New South Wales 2016 Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Hunters Hill, New South Wales 2016 MONO2, Lara Scolari Gallery, Balmain, New South Wales 2015 Mono, Lara Scolari Gallery, Balmain, New South Wales 2015 Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, New South Wales 2015 Grand Opening Exhibition, Lara Scolari Gallery, Balmain, New South Wales 2015 Moree Art Gallery, Moree, New South Wales 2014/15 Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Hunters Hill, New South Wales 2014 Depot II Gallery, Danks St, Waterloo, New South Wales 2012 Lazy River Estate Winery, Dubbo, New South Wales 2011 LUDO, Orange Regional Gallery, Orange, New South Wales 2010 Occulo, Jayes Gallery, Molong, New South Wales 2010 Fairview Art Space, Mudgee, New South Wales 2009 Latent, Dubbo Regional Gallery – The Armati Bequest, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo, NSW 2009 Lazy River Estate Winery, Dubbo, New South Wales Selected Group Exhibitions 2019 Affordable Art Fair, Singapore Asia Contemporary Art Show – Fall Edition, Hong Kong The Other Art Fair – Los Angeles, USA Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong RAW art Prize – selected finalist, Sydney, Australia Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Wombat Hollow, Australia Asia Contemporary Art Show – Spring Edition, Hong Kong The Other Art Fair – Sydney, Australia 2018 The Other Art Fair – Santa Monica, LA – USA The Other Art Fair – Melbourne, Australia The Other Art Fair – Sydney, Australia Works on Paper – Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Paddington, NSW, Australia 2017 Selected Finalist Brisbane Art Prize, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art, Fortitude Valley, QLD Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Paddington, New South Wales Fenton & Fenton, Prahran, Victoria Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, New South Wales Selected Finalist, Hunters Hill Art Prize, Hunters Hill, New South Wales Paper Pear Gallery, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales Finalist – John Olsen Drawing Prize, Kudos Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2016 Maunsell Wickes Gallery, Paddington, New South Wales Fenton & Fenton, Prahran, Victoria Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, New South Wales Paper Pear Gallery, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales The Corner Store Gallery, Orange, New South Wales Martine Gallery, Nothbridge, New South Wales Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Hunters Hill, New South Wales 2015 Tusk Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria Art2Muse, Double Bay, New South Wales Selected Finalist, Moreton Bay Art Awards, Strathpine, Queensland Selected Finalist, Hunters Hill Art Prize, Hunters Hill, New South Wales Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Resident Artists Exhibition, Hunters Hill, New South Wales Twist Gallery, Alexandria, New South Wales Martine Gallery, Northbridge, New South Wales 2014 Tusk Gallery, South Yarra, Victoria Selected Finalist Mosman Art Prize, Mosman, New South Wales Kenthurst Galleries, Kenthurst, New South Wales SOHO Galleries, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales NG Gallery, ART NOW, Chippendale Creative Precinct, New South Wales Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Resident Artist Exhibition, Hunters Hill, New South Wales Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Resident Artist Exhibition, Hunters Hill, New South Wales Wenona Alumni Art Show, Milsons Point, New South Wales Balmain Art Gallery, Balmain, New South Wales Brisbane Modern Art Gallery, Fortitude Valley, Queensland Nexus Gallery, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria Paper Pear Art Gallery, Wagga Waga, New South Wales Jayes Gallery, Molong, New South Wales Panoply Art Gallery, Melbourne, Victoria Art2Muse, Double Bay, New South Wales Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Balmain Pop Up, Balmain, New South Wales 2013 A Decade of Stories – Artist in Residence Exhibition, Ashfield, New South Wales Tracks, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo, New South Wales 2012 Blake Prize Directors Cut Exhibition Salerno Gallery, Glebe, New South Wales Calleen Art Award Finalist, Corwa Art Gallery, Cowra, New South Wales Shimmer on the Bay, St Josephs College Exhibition, Walsh Bay, Sydney, New South Wales I Love Art Exhibition, St Augustines School, Narromine, New South Wales Fresh Arts, Dubbo Theatre and Convention Centre, Dubbo, New South Wales