Larissa Nguyen

I am a contemporary abstract artist, working primarily with acrylic and oils. Abstraction gives me freedom, leaves room for surprises and encourages me to be brave.

For me, painting is like soul searching and each artwork is a reflection. I paint to explore and express, with minimal planning and...

I am a contemporary abstract artist, working primarily with acrylic and oils. Abstraction gives me freedom, leaves room for surprises and encourages me to be brave.

For me, painting is like soul searching and each artwork is a reflection. I paint to explore and express, with minimal planning and going where the paint takes me. I find that what I paint, is often what I need the most.

​For the viewer, I wish to take them to a place, a memory, or an emotion and allow them to dwell in the moment. Sometimes it’s simplicity and balance, or a precious moment of peace. Sometimes it’s bravery and resilience. Sometimes it is freedom and escape.

My work is often reminiscent of nature. I am inspired by nature and the human response to life – through experiences both good and bad.

I often work in a limited palette, layering texture and gold leaf upon subtle fields of colour. I also take inspiration from the colours and materials before me, how they transform through my movements and brush strokes.

My work is often reminiscent of nature. I am inspired by nature and the human response to life – through experiences both good and bad.



I often work in a limited palette, layering texture and gold leaf upon subtle fields of colour. I also take inspiration from the colours and materials before me, how they transform through my movements and brush strokes.