About Tarra Lu

I'm a Haitian-American abstract artist born in Brooklyn to Haitian parents. My work is shaped by heritage, healing, and transformation.

I spent four formative years living in Haiti, where I witnessed resilience and joy grow through community. The warmth, humor, and spirit of the Haitian people, especially the women who surrounded me, left a lasting imprint. They taught me that beauty and strength can exist even in the most challenging places.

Growing up between two cultures, I saw the contrast between media portrayals of Black women and the reality of the brilliant, bold, and beautiful women in my own life. That contrast became a creative spark. My art celebrates that complexity and honors the stories of women whose strength often goes unseen.

My path to art was anything but linear. I earned a BA in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and explored different cultures through study abroad programs in Costa Rica and Argentina.

But art kept calling.

What started with simple materials and stolen moments evolved into a practice exploring cultural memory, identity, and feminine wisdom through bold color and abstract forms.

I create contemporary works that blend ancestral memory with modern expression. Through my paintings and my YouTube channel, I share my process and insights to inspire other women to tell their stories and trust their creative voice.

I believe art doesn’t just fill a space—it reveals truth, heals, and connects us to who we are.