Sara Lora

"I paint the intersection of human strength, classical history, and contemporary movement."

I am an Italian contemporary artist, architect, and former World Champion in artistic roller skating based near Venice, Italy. My life has always been shaped by two forces: the rigorous discipline of elite athletics and the structured beauty of spatial design. After graduating in Architecture in Milan, I spent years working as a fashion designer for global luxury houses like Giorgio Armani and Louis Vuitton. Today, I translate that deep understanding of anatomy, structure, and fabric movement onto the canvas.

My paintings explore contemporary society by blending neoclassical elements with modern street art energy. Through dynamic mixed media techniques—including textured white stucco, soft pastels, and fluid acrylics—I create a bridge between the eternal grace of classical statues, Greek mythology, and the raw ambition of modern urban spaces or sports arenas.

Every brushstroke is driven by the concepts of resilience, inner strength, and the psychological duality of success. Whether depicting a cyclist navigating an urban landscape or contrasting mythological figures with athletic movements, my work captures the invisible structures that b...

Education

Politecnico di Milano – Milano, Italy
M.Sc. in Architecture | Graduation: 110/110 Cum Laude

Alta Scuola Politecnica (ASP) – Milano/Torino, Italy
Master in Management & Innovation

Politecnico di Milano – Milano, Italy
B.Sc. in Architectural Sciences | Graduation: 110/110 Cum Laude

Eindhoven University of Technology – Eindhoven, Netherlands
Workshop in Advanced Architectural Structures

University of Plymouth – Plymouth, United Kingdom
Architecture and Urbanism Program (Erasmus Scholar)

SITAM Fashion Professional Institute – Padova, Italy
Professional Diploma in Apparel Pattern Making | Graduation: 10/10


Academic & Teaching Positions

Professor of Graphic Representation & Construction Science
Vicenza, Italy (Present)

University Assistant Lecturer – Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Department of Architecture and Urban Studies (DADU)
Assistant for the "Foundations and Theories of Representation" academic course.