Carla Raads

Carla Raads International Contemporary Artist
https://artbyraads.com Working with both hands and brushes, I seek direct, physical engagement with the canvas.

I translate human emotional experiences into visual language by capturing the expressive power of natural forces. Through contemporary expressionism and lyrical abstraction, I transform scenes from nature-breaking waves, luminous sunsets and blooming flowers, into emotional landscapes that speak to our inner lives. My work centres on two complementary bodies: dynamic seascapes that embody our mome

nts of intensity and change, and my floral series Anthesis, which captures the perfect moment of bloom - representing hope, growth, and renewal. These works create a dialogue between turbulence and tranquility, reflecting the full spectrum of human experience. This tactile approach allows me to channel the raw energy I observe in nature - the force of waves, the delicate emergence of petals - and translate it into paint. Colour, gesture, and atmosphere become my primary language, carrying emotional meaning beyond literal representation. At its core, my practice explores transformation. I believe art can hold the same regenerative power found in nature: the promise that beauty emerges through growth and change. Each painting becomes a space where viewers can recognise their own cycles of challenge and renewal, finding strength in the constant motion of life. Through this work, I invite others to see nature not just as scenery, but as a mirror for our deepest emotions and our capacity for resilience. Explore my work: https://artbyraads.com

17/06/2025

Between Hemispheres 🌊

I’m delighted to invite you to the opening of my exhibition, Between Hemispheres, at The Grand Hotel in Lytham St Anne's this Friday 20 June at 2pm.

Over the past few months, the team at The Grand and I have worked closely to shape something truly meaningful for what will be my first major hometown show.

Admission is free, and all are warmly welcome. Whether you’re a collector, a creative, or simply passing through the coast, I’d love to welcome you into this space and share the stories behind the work.

I look forward to seeing you πŸŒ…

12/06/2025

This summer, international female contemporary artist Carla Raads presents her first major hometown exhibition at The Grand Hotel, Lytham St Annes β€” an immersive six-month showcase of her powerful, seascapes and sunsets. Carla will also be artist in residence at the hotel throughout the exhibition period.

Between Hemispheres is a visual dialogue between two coastlines - the wild Eastern Cape of South Africa and the atmospheric shores of Northwest England - rendered in vivid oils and layered emotion. To mark the occasion, you're warmly invited to the official launch celebration on Friday 20 June.
From 2pm | Free Admission | Open to all ages

Enjoy a relaxed summer afternoon of art, garden games, print signings and the chance to meet the artist in person. Tables for lunch or dinner can be booked directly with The Grand Hotel.

Read more, link in bio.

Excited to exhibit in this stunning venue. Coming soon, here for the season!
11/06/2025

Excited to exhibit in this stunning venue. Coming soon, here for the season!

One artist. One hotel. Two hemispheres. Here for the season.

Coming soon.

03/02/2025

LIMITED EDITION PRINTS 🌸
Last few signed magnolia prints remaining. Limited run of 25 only! Send ,me a message or Shop prints now at artbyraads.com
Comes rolled in a signed tube and makes a fabulous gift for Mothers Day πŸ’•

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South Promenade
Lytham St Annes
FY8 1NB

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