BIO, EXHIBITIONS, AWARDS, HONORS & PUBLICATIONS:
BIO:
Laria is an emerging artist from Boston, New York and Los Angeles and has been passionate about photography since a young girl. She comes from a family of artists that span four generations on both sides (see family page).
A highly aesthetic mother (art teacher and spiritual advisor) made every moment a lesson in perceiving art and soul in everything. Her father, a successful, philosophical, jazz pianist, taught Laria how to deeply listen and embrace the discordant. Supported as an artist was invaluable and although money was not abundant, the souls in her family were beyond wealthy.
Laria received a BA from UCLA - World Arts & Culture, a unique degree that allowed her to focus on a variety of art forms.
Currently she is based in Los Angeles and lives in the downtown arts district. Her work can be viewed at the loft studio by appointment.
AWARDS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY:
Eden Arts, UK, 2010 - 3rd place, Paris photos
Momentum: Images of Dance, CT, 2010 - Honorable Mention, dance photo, monetary award
Art Scene Today, 2010 - Honorable Mention for 5 abstracts, published in quarterly magazine
Art Slant, 2010- Showcase Finalist for abstracts, published in magazine
Projekt 30, 2010 - Awarded online exhibition group show for 7 wildlife photos
EXHIBITIONS:
Group Show at Photo Place Gallery/VPW, Vermont, 2010 - Paris black & white photo
Group Show at GrooveWorx Gallery, Santa Monica 2011 - 6 abstracts shown with museum established, Ann Krasner.
Group Show at Linus Gallery, Pasadena, CA. 2012 - Abstract work
Ongoing Exhibitions: Laria's Loft Studio - prints infused into metal, metallic prints, 3 high-def slideshows
Laria is looking for representation and solo exhibits, please use the contact form.
HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
Alumni Arts Scholar recipient - highest honor for art students, includes yearly scholarships & full-time student privileges, UCLA 1994-1999
Summa Cum Laude honors - highest honors UCLA 1994-1999
Emma B Keller art scholarship - grant to research thru multi-media, India UCLA 1997
Fine Art Internship - awarded by Boston University, 1989
Honorable Mention, Boston Globe Scholastic Fine Art Contest, 1989
PUBLICATIONS:
Makeup Artist Magazine - May/June 2011 Issue, Photo of Freida Pinto
Stone Voices - Art & Spirituality magazine - featured in upcoming December 2011 issue
"Despite the Pain - The New Papillon 2010 Series" - Published by Blurb Books
"La Vie Paris - Paris 2010 Series" - Published by Blurb Books
"Open Wings - Bird Series 2011" - Published by Blurb Books
BLOGS:
Light & Composition Magazine - Photo of the Day - featured artist 5 times 8/2011
A Hopeful Sign Blog - featured artist 8/2011
Art Fire - Featured Artisan Spotlight - Interview 3/9/2011, Also featured on homepage
Mike Finley Blog - Selected Artworks - Featured Artist on 8/26/2010
Paper and Stitch Blog - featured etsy shop
OTHER MEDIA:
Desperate Housewives - ABC television series - 4 photos featured on set
LA Talk Radio - Indies in Motion - featured artist on radio station 6/20/11
Book Cover - "The Faith Walk - Pathway to Holiness" - Switzerland Landscape
CD Cover - "Intergeneration - Theo Saunders Sextet" - abstract photo
CD Cover - "Mahlis-Panos Project-Protoleia"- willow tree photo
© LARIA SAUNDERS 2010-2012 All RIGHTS RESERVED