About Tarra Lu

Born in Brooklyn to Haitian parents, my art weaves together heritage, healing, and personal transformation.

Four formative years in Haiti profoundly shaped my perspective - even amid the challenging circumstances I witnessed daily, I discovered how resilience and joy could thrive through community. The great sense of humor and unwavering spirit of Haitian people, especially the women who surrounded me, taught me invaluable lessons about strength and beauty.

Growing up, I rarely saw positive images of Black women in media, yet I was surrounded by women who were strong, beautiful, smart, and delightfully quirky. This contrast ignited my passion to create art that celebrates the authentic beauty and complexity of women.

My abstract work emerges from the beautiful tension of living between two worlds - my deep Haitian roots and American experience.

Through bold colors and fluid forms, I explore this cultural duality, creating pieces that speak to anyone navigating their own path between tradition and transformation.

My journey to becoming an artist wasn't traditional. While art was always my sanctuary, I first pursued a BA in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with enriching study abroad experiences in Costa Rica and Argentina.

But art kept calling.

What started as experimenting with whatever materials I had turned into a deep understanding that art was my true purpose.

Now based in Charlotte, NC, I create abstracts that dance between cultures, memories, and dreams. Each piece channels the vibrant spirit of my heritage while embracing contemporary expression, creating spaces where tradition meets transformation.

As an artist, instructor, and life coach certified in Reiki healing, I've spent over a decade exploring how creativity and personal growth intertwine.

Through my art and YouTube channel, I share my creative process and spiritual wisdom, empowering other women to connect deeply with their own stories. My work celebrates the beautiful complexity of cultural identity while inviting others to discover their own path to authentic expression.

I believe in art's power to not just transform spaces, but to awaken the soul's understanding of its own beautiful duality.