Carla Raads translates human emotional experiences into visual language by capturing the expressive power of natural forces. Through contemporary expressionism and lyrical abstraction, she transforms scenes from nature — breaking waves, luminous sunsets, blooming flowers— into emotional landscapes that speak to our inner lives.

Raads work centres on two complementary bodies: dynamic seascapes that embody our moments of intensity and change, and her 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.

Working with both hands and brushes, Raads seeks direct, physical engagement with the canvas. This tactile approach allows her to channel the raw energy she observes in nature — the force of waves, the delicate emergence of petals — and translates it into paint. Colour, gesture, and atmosphere become her primary language, carrying emotional meaning beyond literal representation.

At its core, her practice explores transformation. Raads believes 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, Raads invites others to see nature not just as scenery, but as a mirror for our deepest emotions and our capacity for resilience.