Lola's
works are a gathering of memories of past moments and sentiments caught sweetly
on her carefully-tended panels. Each
tender scene is intimately paired with a frame chosen specifically for its
coordination and grace; each one as intricate and astounding as the work
it is entrusted with. Lola spends most of her time in and around Los Angeles
with her two little girls.
What made you start? Being creative is a major part of
my genetic code. My dad is a cartoonist and my sister is a film major /
musician. And my mom and brother are both members of the high IQ society.
But I'm sure they would probably paint if they weren't so busy in their
own genius. When I first started seriously painting, it wasn't quite as
easy to have your work seen. Galleries were limited, and I think that was
good for me. It helped aid in my determination and quest to constantly
learn and improve. I still have so much to learn.
What drives you to continue? Mostly my sweet little monkeys!
I have 2 girls who are my everything. I put everything else that I have into
my work and cross my fingers with each show that people will continue to
enjoy my paintings.
What differentiates you? Well, my work can only speak for
itself. I am such a lover of stories that they have become my focus with
each new show. I want the viewers to see that each body of work contains
many pieces of the puzzle and a story in its entirety. I believe that gives
my collectors a sort of "six degrees of separation" effect. They all become
connected and own a piece or a paragraph to the entire message that I'm sharing.
My dream is to one day have athese works published and include the text which
goes along with each piece.
How do you, personally, progress? I have a strong desire
to learn my tools deeper than their surface value and to figure out how to
use them with elegance for their true potential. I'm self taught, so I'mm
always learning with each new piece. I think it's the natural unfolding and
happy mistakes that open my eyes to the next level of personal satisfaction.
One can never stop experimenting with color theory, brush control and even
paint temperature.
Where can people find / purchase your work? I have two shows
to finish up this year! The first is my solo show in November at the CoproNason
Gallery in Santa Monica (USA) entitled "Strings and things with all their
means". I'm very excited to be working with these guys, as they've become
genuine friends of mine over the past two years. Secondly I'll be including
a piece in with Mark Murphy's curated show, of Murphy Designs. It's a wonderful
lineup that can be seen at this year's massive Art Now Fair, Art Basel Miami.
I'm also setting up next year's shows. Check my website for details: lolastrangeart.com
