THE WEY GALLERY |  Lara Cobden

A London born artist, Lara graduated with a BA Hons in Fine Art Painting at Brighton University in 1995. Lara has recently relocated to Norfolk after spending 12 years living and painting on Valentia Island, Co Kerry, Ireland.

The soft subtle palette of Norfolk’s landscape peppered with ancient woodlands and manicured gardens and the endless variety of flora & fauna are what currently inspire Lara Cobden’s new work.

 In dramatic contrast to the barren turf bogs, rugged mountains and wild Atlantic seas of her previous habitat, Lara’s new work focuses on the quintessentially English nature of her surroundings.

Stemming from a general theme of recollection and a sense of place the origin of her work stems from a fascination and curiosity about the relationship between reminiscence, painting and photography. Interested in the play between photos of moments that have been captured instantly in contrast with painted images which have been considered, selected and specifically composed, these works are visual diaries informed by observation, memory & meditation.