Laura Hope creates figurative paintings that centre around intense, unspoken emotions and the quiet inner lives of her subjects. Her work resonates between drawing and painting, using portraiture to express uncomfortable hidden emotions. Hope’s paintings have a vintage aesthetic that place the subjects of her works in a nostalgic, yet present ambiance.
Christina, let's cross over, together, 2022
Coloured pencil, wax, crayon, gouache and oil pastel on board
40 x 32 cm
Michael, 2022
Coloured pencil, wax crayon, gouache and
oil pastel on board
84 x 59 cm
