A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T
My work is about connecting to our environment through themes of nature, family and home. To represent this connection, I loosely paint the flight of a hummingbird, the texture of a nest, the color of nature, and the shape of a vase. Digging deeper, these paintings represent family life cycles, hope, renewal, gratitude and home.
Mixing up mixed media is fun and I work in a variety of mediums including acrylic, encaustic, collage, and plaster. The desire to explore materials is a constant in my process. I often ask myself, “What if I tried…” and have used hand dyed silk, bed sheets, paper, and other materials to create texture and visual interest.
I am a world traveler and each experience informs my work, generating new ideas and concepts. To me, painting Is like solving a complex puzzle. There are so many moving parts to resolve, so many ideas to ponder. The exploration is endless and the completion of a painting, joyous.
B I O
Dallas, Texas, 1966
Lorra Kurtz discovered her passion for art later in life. After moving to Georgia, she pursued interior design studies at The Atlanta College of Art, where an immersion in design led her to the world of painting—and her true calling. Since then, Lorra has been represented by multiple galleries, showcased her work in solo and group exhibitions, and has had the honor of exhibiting in a museum.
In Atlanta, her work has been displayed at venues such as the Swan House, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and various designer show homes. From watching “Bargain Mansions” on television to seeing her artwork featured on the show, Lorra is grateful for her journey to follow her passion. Today, her work is held in corporate and private collections across the U.S. and internationally. When she isn’t painting, Lorra loves to travel, drawing inspiration from the world, cultures and landscapes to fuel her next creation.