Artist's Bio

 

 

Zara is primarily an oil painter working mainly in the tradition of classical portraiture with a particular interest in the genre of the 'tronie'. A tronie could be summarised as the pursuit of a likeness of certain stock human characteristics in a particular setting or attire. Zara is most well known for her series of works portraying the 'Girl in a Turban'. This series began around 2012 based on images modelled by her niece and has evolved over the years to become focused on the universal and mysterious appeal of the 'youthful face adorned in a fabric headdress'. The principal aim of these works is to convey a sense of timelessness and serenity.