Larissa Hoops
Kenya, 1981
Larissa was born in Kenya in 1981 and spent the majority of her childhood in the capital Nairobi. After a year spent travelling, Larissa studied Fine Art at the University of Gloucestershire in the UK, from 2000-2004. Currently Larissa divides her time between Kenya and the UK.
Larissa initially began exhibiting in group shows in Bristol; her first solo exhibition, ‘By Road’ was held in Nairobi in 2007. The success of this exhibition led to several invitations for group exhibitions as well as various private commissions.
Larissa has a keen eye for social realism, focusing primarily on life in Kenya.
Larissa Hoops -Artists Statement
What inspires me most are people, people and their day-to-day lives. I am interested in how different groups co-exist, how they keep their individuality as well as how they influence and shape one another.
When choosing my subject matter, I am drawn to objects and scenes that are familiar to me. In my current work I am bringing together everyday objects to create quiet narratives. These narratives are my observations and responses to social situations within my surroundings.
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