Between Paris & Barcelona Kautar Larif is an artist whose work with color, light and reflection is visible through the craftsmanship of mosaics.

Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Etel Adnan, Nicolas De Staël, Joan Miró, to name a few. Larif’s work weaves a narrative that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.

With a foundation laid during her tenure at BISAZZA, Kautar Larif’s artistic evolution took a monumental leap when she crossed paths with the esteemed Pierre Mesguich. This collaboration served as a catalyst for Larif, allowing her to experiment and refine her craft.

As the founder and creative force behind KLS, an atelier where craftsmanship and contemporary art dance to bring to life intentional works of art, Larif creates delicate and refined spaces.

Her works, ranging from large-scale installations to intricate smaller pieces, embody a fusion of ancient techniques and contemporary vision. Larif’s artistic language transcends the conventional, challenging the status quo and ushering in a new era where tradition and modernity are combined seamlessly. Larif uses mosaic as a medium to celebrate the playfulness of organic materials and as a prism to look towards new aesthetic possibilities.

In Larif’s hands, mosaic art becomes a transformative medium, inviting audiences to explore the intersection of culture, history, and personal narrative. Kautar Larif stands at the forefront of a renaissance in mosaic art, where tradition is reimagined and color takes center stage.