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Lara has also exhibited in numerous top shows across the country including Art Basel, Art Expo New York, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLara splits time between South Florida and Chicago’s Gold Coast with her husband and their three Pomskies. When not in the studio creating, she enjoys being on and around the water, fine dining, traveling, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJoin her in this visual journey where each brush stroke and carefully chosen object coalesce into a tapestry of shared experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-the-duck","title":"What the Duck","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"artwork__artist\"\u003eLara Venema\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat the Duck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e24” x 36”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLimited Edition Mixed Media on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFeatures collaged CDS, a rubber duck, \u0026amp; glass. 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