About the artist

“I was born, live and work in Belarus. I create abstract works mainly in oil on canvas, hardboard and in installations. Each of my works serves as a therapeutic practice in dealing with the outside world. For me, work is an intuitive expression of an inner state. Despite the sometimes gloomy shades, I am looking for a balance in my paintings between the collapse of hopes and spiritual renewal.

By viewing my abstract works, I invite the viewer to explore the depths of their own intuition and free their mind from social constraints. Every perception is unique, so my work is open to interpretation.”

Lora Paulava was born in 1979 in the village of Otar, Chechersky district, Gomel region, Belarus.

In 2001, she graduated in Merchandising from the Belarusian State University of Economics.

Between 2009 and 2018, Lora dedicated herself to her own clothing design brand – Valenki Lora Pavlova. She started her career as an artist at the age of 38.

In 2018, Lora delved into the realm of abstract oil paintings, actively showcasing her works in exhibitions both in Belarus and abroad. In 2021 she had a solo exhibition ‘Conjugation’ at the State Art Gallery Palace of Arts in Minsk.

Subsequently, in 2022, Lora opened the doors of her workshop and gallery, ‘Gallery Lepey,’ nestled in a Belarusian village, where she works and curates exhibitions and events.

Since 2025, the Aquarium street art project has been operating near Minsk with a permanent exhibition of the artist, available 24/24 to everyone.

Paintings by Lоra Paulava are in private collections around the world and in museum collections in Belarus.

Since 2017, Lora Paulava has been actively participating in exhibitions both inside Belarus and abroad. In the “EXHIBITIONS” section, you can find out in detail the list of personal and group exhibitions with the participation of the artist