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Lora, a polio survivor, began oil painting as a hobby, which emerged into a full time career when postpolio syndrome affected her life. Artistic creativity has been focused on the cultural beauty of indigenous tribes and nature. Her paintings depict the beauty and romanticism of nomadic people living life from the earth, making her art unique, while the animals depict either the gentleness or ferocity associated with their nature. 'I am driven by the desire to create that which flows forth from a higher power.' Participating as an Artist in Residency through VSA Arts of Florida, encouraging creativity and sharing artistic knowledge with students who have disabilities.
Artists Statement: 'The pure pleasure is my relationship with the canvas.'
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2009 Exhibitions: MOSI, Tampa, Florida, live painting demonstration celebrating ADA Day; ASPEC at Lewis House, St. Petersburg, Florida; Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa, Florida; Scarfone-Hartley Gallery, (101 Pieces of a Dream), Tampa, Florida; ArtSpring, South Pasadena, Florida.
2008 Exhibitions: Native American Inter-Tribal Group Art Exhibition, Dale Mabry Campus Art Gallery, Tampa Nov. 5 through Dec. 6, 2008; Gallery/Studio of Duane Probus, Largo, Florida; Edfish Gallery Exhibit in Sarasota, Florida; Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; ArtSpring, South Pasadena, Florida, Spring Art Exhibit VSA Arts, Tampa, Florida. Lora shares her creativity as a Teaching Artist in Residency with VSA Arts of Florida.
2007 Exhibitions: Native American Inter-Tribal Art Exhibition, Dale Mabry Campus Art Gallery, Tampa - November Nov. 1 thru Dec 8 with Artists Festival Nov. 14; Florida Craftsman Juried Art Show, St. Petersburg Coliseum Nov. 17 and 18, 2007. University of South Florida Winter Collaborative Nov. 28, 2007. Tampa Museum of Art, Through My Eyes Exhibit, juried art show. Oldsmar City Hall Exhibit, Olsdmar, Florida. 2006 Exhibitions: Vocational Rehabilitation Exhibit, Tallahassee, Florida. 25th Anniversary Celebration of VSA Arts of Florida Exhibit Ruth Eckerd Hall. HCC Community College Art Gallery, Dale Mabry Campus. HCC Community College Gallery, Ybor City Campus. 2005 Exhibitions: The Women's Center, Jacksonville, Florida. Riverwalk, Jacksonville, Florida. The Cummer Museum, Creativity Works Exhibition. Works can be found in private collections.
Currently a Board Member and member of VSA Arts of Florida as well as registered on the VSA National Registry.
Publications: Recently published in Atelier Interactive Acrylic (Chroma, Inc), Catalog for Retailers. Lora's art work has been mentioned in the Spring/Summer Edition of USF Magazine.
Television: Interview by Kathryn Bursch for 10Connects Hero segment, 10Connects News, July 24, 2009. PBS Spectrum documentary 'A Society of Nontraditional Relationships.' PSA VSA Bright House Commercials. Featured on the government television show 'Polk Place' with the Native American Mother and Child painting. Fox Channel News 13 did a segment on 'What's Right With Tampa Bay,' about the life and art of Lora and the VSA 25th Anniversary Celebration, October, 2006.
