Laria Saunders

I am an emerging artist from Boston, New York and Los Angeles.
All but two of my family are artists for four generations on both sides.  I was formally a professional dancer (Classical Indian).  I have been passionate about photography since a young girl but the abstract art only came last year.

Most of my life has been primarily about spiritual practice and meditation thru art as I have a deep interest in sacred arts that have the ability to transform consciousness.

I went to University California Los Angeles, World Arts & Culture, a degree that allowed me to pursue my p...

I am an emerging artist from Boston, New York and Los Angeles.
All but two of my family are artists for four generations on both sides.  I was formally a professional dancer (Classical Indian).  I have been passionate about photography since a young girl but the abstract art only came last year.

Most of my life has been primarily about spiritual practice and meditation thru art as I have a deep interest in sacred arts that have the ability to transform consciousness.

I went to University California Los Angeles, World Arts & Culture, a degree that allowed me to pursue my passion in dance and integrate multi-media and sacred arts.
I lived a hermit's life in India for many years and since 2007 have been integrating back into the world. Disabling chronic
pain for 13 years has had a profound impact on my life and art.

I turn to photography as a tool to express my transformation beyond intense physical suffering.  The abstract photos are intended to raise consciousness as well as be healing in their capacity to take one into a portal unknown and yet vastly familiar.

Awarded Honorable Mention at Momentum: Images of Dance 2010
Awarded Group Show at Vermont Gallery PhotoPlace Gallery/VPW 2010
Awarded Finalist Online Exhibition at ArtSceneToday.com 2010
Awarded Third Place at Eden Arts, Uk 2010
Awarded Wildlife online exhibition Group Show on Projekt30 2010
Awarded Art Slant Showcase Winner 2010