Italian artist Lara Androvandi transforms an ancient Turkish tradition into contemporary works that blend heritage, craftsmanship and imagination.
Natasha Dury
Few artists successfully bridge centuries of artistic tradition with contemporary expression quite like Lara Androvandi. Drawing inspiration from the ancient art of Ebru, the mesmerising Turkish technique of painting on water, she creates works that feel both timeless and unmistakably modern. Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Ebru has become the foundation upon which Androvandi has built a distinctive artistic language of her own.
A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara and a recipient of advanced training under renowned sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, Androvandi combines classical artistic discipline with contemporary creativity.
Her work extends far beyond traditional painting, incorporating marbled papers, creations reveal a fascination with detail and storytelling. Every work reflects the unpredictable beauty of painting on water, where no two compositions can ever be exactly the same.
Alongside her studio practice, Androvandi has become widely recognised for her live Ebru performances, transforming the fluid movement of colour on water into captivating artistic experiences.
Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout Italy and internationally, while collaborations with cultural gold leaf, resin and mixed media to produce richly textured compositions that celebrate movement, craftsmanship and emotion.
Whether depicting the soulful gaze of a horse, abstract marbled compositions or symbolic contemporary forms, her institutions, charitable initiatives and educational projects continue to demonstrate the enduring power of art to inspire, heal and connect communities.
Art enthusiasts will enjoy her work at World Park for Peace by Artissima in Dubai, and will discover an artist whose creations celebrate more than technique alone and represents a meeting of East and West with tradition and innovation.
