Artist Statement

New York based artist, Zara Fina Stasi's (b. 1990) abstracted paintings, murals, collages, and illustrations are grounded in a deep observation of nature.

With simplified organic forms, bold colors, and layers, she creates pieces bursting with life. Through deep observation, Stasi’s work centers on the subjects of growth, sustainability, and resilience. Each piece expresses the joy of looking closely, slowly - and with awe and respect - at nature.

Paintings

Streamside, oil on canvas. 48 x 36"

Citrus, oil on canvas. 32 x 26"

Orange and plums, oil on canvas. 20 x 24"

Anomiidae, oil on canvas. 30 x 30"

Berries, oil on canvas. 32 x 36"

Gully, oil on canvas. 18 x 24"

Summer Seeds, oil on canvas. 25.5 x 35.5"

Seaweeds, oil on canvas. 24 x 18"

Sea Foam, oil on canvas. 18 x 26"

Fresh water, oil on canvas. 40 x 30"

Limes, oil on canvas. 30 x 24"

Seedpod, oil on canvas. 18 x 24"

Bird's eye view, oil on canvas, 25.5 x 35.5"

Lemon, oil on canvas. 18 x 24"

Delta, oil on canvas. 25.5 x 35.5"

Nonna's grape vines, oil on canvas. 48 x 48"

Nonna with oranges, oil on canvas. 16 x 20"

Untitled, oil on canvas. 16 x 20"

Roman Fish, watercolor. 16 x 16"

Rooster, watercolor. 16 x 16"

Banana Leaves, water based paints. 16 x 16"

Groupings, water based paints. 16 x 16"

Underwater, water based paints. 16 x 16"

Blue leaves water based paints. 16 x 16"

The Fern, water based paints. 16 x 16"

Plant portrait, in blue, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, in red, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, with dots, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, with stripes, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, in green, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, hidden, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, in blue 2, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, in ocher, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, with seeds, watercolor. 12 x 16"

Plant portrait, maroon, watercolor. 12 x 16"

A ladies party, watercolor. 20 x 18"

Farmstand Grapes, collage. 16 x 12"

Farmstand Pees, collage. 12 x 16"

Farmstand Mellons, collage. 16 x 12"

Farmstand Leaves, collage. 16 x 12"

Farmstand Oranges, collage. 16 x 12"

Farmstand Berries, collage. 12 x 16"

Selected Exhibitions

2023 Strong Rope Brewery - Brooklyn, NY

2022 Boutique Design New York- New York, NY

2022 La Nature - Brooklyn, NY

2021 Mana Contemporary- Jersey City, NJ

2021 St. Hrouda Gallery- Brooklyn, NY

2020 Mariboe Gallery - Hightstown, NJ

2020 St. Hrouda Gallery- Brooklyn NY

2018 Andrews Gallery-Williamsburg, VA

2016 Givens Circle- Cape May, NJ

2016 Chalfonte Hotel- Cape May, NJ

A NYC commission

“Working with Zara was such a seamless process. My husband and I love that she not only came to see our space first, but also made us part of the ultimate creative vision. The piece of art we received is such a beautiful fusion of her style and creative expression - all the while still feeling so unique to us as a couple and our home. We couldn’t be more pleased!”

— Erika M. from NYC

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For a beachside boutique hotel

Working with the minds behind the innovative Stay Lokal Hotel family, we designed and painted a 12 ft plant wall commission for the main hallway of their location in Cape May, NJ.

“It was important to us to have an artist from the local community that fully grasped the vibe we were going for and Zara fit the bill perfectly. Zara was extremely flexible, working in a busy construction site with us. She hit a tight deadline for our opening as well. ”

— Chad L. Owner Lokal Hotel