Born in Carmel, California, Lara Polachek is a painter and designer whose work explores softness, movement, and natural form through abstract compositions in acrylic and resin. Her creative lens is shaped by the dramatic coastlines of the Pacific, the wide-open landscapes of the American West, and a lifelong connection to art.

Today, her studio practice spans painting, sculptural lighting, and functional objects inspired by atmosphere, landscape, and light.