Lara Messina

Italy, 1987

Lara Messina is a self-taught abstract expressionist artist based in Italy, whose work is an ongoing dialogue between emotion, memory, and form. Her paintings emerge from an instinctive yet deliberate creative process, where impulse meets intention. Working primarily with mixed media, Lara brings together layers of texture, color, and line to build compositions that feel both spontaneous and deeply considered. Her approach reflects the duality of her background—rooted in both artistic exploration and technical understanding—and is also shaped by her affinity for graphic design.

Each piece begins like a page from a journal, a quiet unpacking of moments, thoughts, and sensations. These fragments are reimagined on canvas as vibrant fields of color and form, where emotion is not only expressed but reinterpreted. Her paintings are not just visual objects—they are personal narratives transformed into abstract landscapes, inviting viewers to engage with their own interpretations and emotions.

Lara’s work captures the essence of transformation: the way experiences shift shape when filtered through time, memory, and the act of creation. Her bold yet sensitive compositions speak to the beauty of imperfection, the power of introspection, and the quiet resonance of color.

Her paintings have found homes in private collections across the globe, resonating with collectors who are drawn to the emotional depth and dynamic energy that define her practice.