Lara Martina

Lara Martina is a visual artist and writer exploring landscape, both literally & lyrically. She cites her French, First Nation and Italian descent, her Newfoundland upbringing, and her current Nova Scotia residence as inspiration for her atmospheric work.

Lara obtained a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1987, where she studied printmaking with Ed Porter and textiles under Naoko Furue, disciplines to which she devoted her practice until 1993. She also holds a degree in Art Education from NSCAD in 1989, and a Master of Arts from Mount Saint Vincent University. Her current work is interdisciplinary in nature with a focus on drawing, writing and painting. She is currently finishing her PhD in Philosophy of Fine Arts - Media Film & Communication at the European Graduate School, Switzerland where she has studied with Atom Egoyan, Peter Greenaway, Morgan Fisher & Manuel Delanda.

Lara’s work, both narrative and landscape can be found in collections in North America & Europe.

		Head Rose Bay oil & oil pen on canvas 24"W x 18"H