Lamar Fria

I am a Hungarian-born artist and writer currently based in Spain. My work moves between painting and literature, exploring the same fundamental questions through different forms: identity, perception, memory, and the instability of meaning.

In my paintings, I develop a visual language that combines figurative and abstract elements. The human body often appears fragmented, distorted, or absorbed into dynamic structures, reflecting a tension between the individual and the surrounding forces—psychological, social, or mechanical. I am interested in creating images that do not offer a fixed interpretation, but rather invite the viewer into an open, shifting experience.

My literary background strongly influences my visual work. I approach painting as a form of thinking, where each gesture, layer, and composition becomes part of a narrative that is not linear, but atmospheric and intuitive.

I have written several novels, published in Hungary and Spain, and I continue to work across both disciplines. For me, painting and writing are not separate practices, but parallel ways of constructing and questioning reality.

Master’s Degree in Education / Teaching Certification – Győr, Szomabthely, Budapest, 1996-2012
Specialized in bilingual education, curriculum development, and pedagogical methodologies.

Additional Training / Certifications
Certified in pecific relevant skills, e.g., ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language), art workshops, digital illustration,

Exhibition – Győr, Hungary, 1997
Participated in a group exhibition showcasing early works,
Exhibition – Budapest, Hungary, 1997
Displayed works in a collective setting, exploring
Exhibition – Talarrubias, Spain, 2024
Presented paintings/illustrations reflecting
Exhibition – Villanueva de la Serena, Spain, 2025
Group exhibition highlighting contemporary visual art
Exhibition – Fines, Spain, 2025
Showcased recent works
Exhibition – Albox, Spain, 2025
Participated in a local exhibition, featuring
Exhibition – Arboleas, Spain, 2025
Displayed artworks in a community art event, emphasizing