About

Lara Deutz

Artist Biography

Lara Deutz is a Rotterdam-based multidisciplinary artist who specializes in portraying autobiographical stories of escapism, feminity, and mindfulness through the mediums of paint, pencils, and music. She is also an academically schooled media, entertainment & communication specialist, with a special interest in climate change, the universe, and alien worlds.
 
In her Space Girl project, she imagines astronaut perspectives in different situations, influenced by popart and lineart. Lara’s art draws inspiration from icons like Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, and Picasso.
 

In addition, Lara’s autobiographical songs mostly contain messages to help you escape a rut. Greats such as Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, and David Bowie, are inspirations for Lara’s music.

Lara’s music and art serve as an escape from the world’s negativity and challenges, offering wisdom and inspiration.
 

How so creative? The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Lara was raised by fine art painters Alex Meidam and Lynda Deutz. So at a young age, Lara began making artworks with acrylics, playing the piano, singing and writing songs.

At the age of 7, Lara started playing the piano and on her 19th she became a songwriter. When Lara sits down at the piano something around her shifts. She escapes from the world and fills the place with warm and jazzy sounds.

In short, creativity is an essential part of Lara’s life and remains an important drive in her artistic development.

Artist Statement ​

Do something different, don’t draw between the lines. Following the rules will take a toll over time. Well, for me it does. That’s why my artworks are produced with the thought “Get out of the comfort zone”. My paintings are inspired by artists like Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein, and Keith Haring.