In a journey marked by resilience and transformation, Lara dedicated over 15 years to her role as a homemaker, ultimately discovering a profound strength within herself. Once undervalued and silenced, she now stands as a beacon of hope, ready to share her story and inspire others. As an artist finding her voice, Lara is embracing the second chapter of her life, offering a powerful message of second chances and self-discovery to women everywhere.

From formal training in photography and a career at Condé Nast to pursuing a master's degree, Lara's journey reflects an unwavering dedication to her craft. Through photography and self-portraiture, she conveys a powerful narrative of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of love—for herself and her work. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing one’s journey and using her voice to uplift and inspire others.

Being a single mother of two brings its own unique challenges, but it has also strengthened Lara's commitment to being a voice for women who have been silenced. She understands the struggles many face and strives to empower them to overcome, shine, and embrace their potential. Her journey is not just her own—it’s a call to action for every woman ready to reclaim her power and share her light with the world.

Currently residing in Brooklyn, her multidisciplinary practice spans across various mediums, including photography, video, performance, installation and writing. With a strong focus on conceptual photography, predominantly staged self-portraits, her work presents narratives that challenge the status quo of the quotidian, exposing layers of complexity seemingly invisible to the eye. Her language explores dichotomies of the optimistic and the cynical, the comedic and the pensive, the forbidden and the compliant, the absurd and the spiritual. Through her installations and performance works, she is able to engage with the audience herself, blurring the lines of the intimate and the public. During the pandemic she resorted to photography as a way to release her own uncertainties, fears and anxieties, resulting in an unprecedented public response as everyone could relate to these universal themes. Her art serves as a profound exploration of the female experience, critiquing societal expectations placed on women while also infusing elements of lightness, darkness, humor, and magical realism. She holds a Bachelor in Arts at Bard College and NYU, and a Master of Fine Arts from Bard College/ICP. Her accolades include prestigious awards like the Julia Margaret Cameron Gala Award and BIFA, recognizing her exceptional Self Portrait Series. She has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. She has worked with Nohra Haime (NYC, Chelsea), Art N Folly (Miami) and Tata Fernandez, among others. Beyond her artistic pursuits, she is a devoted mother of two.