Karla Basanez
Original works in oil & watercolour
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Original works in oil & watercolour
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Selected Works
A curated selection of original paintings, each a singular meditation on light, memory, and place. Available works are offered for private sale.
The Artist
Karla Basanez paints from direct observation — landscapes, interiors, and still lifes that hold the particular quality of light in a given moment. Born and trained in the west of Ireland, her practice is rooted in the tradition of plein air painting while remaining in conversation with the quieter strains of contemporary realism.
She studied at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, and later at the Florence Academy of Art. Her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
"I am drawn to the hour just before the light changes — when everything is held, briefly, in perfect suspension."
Her paintings are held in private collections in Ireland, France, and the United States. She is a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Oil Painters of America.
Karla Basanez
Acquire a Work
If you have been moved by a particular work and would like to enquire about availability, pricing, or framing options, I welcome your message. All enquiries are handled personally and with the utmost discretion.
Works are offered unframed unless otherwise specified. Commissions are considered on a selective basis.
Words from Collectors
"The painting arrived beautifully and exceeded every expectation. It holds an extraordinary stillness — I find myself returning to it again and again."
Margaret O'Brien Private collector, Dublin
"Karla's work carries a quality of light I have not encountered in contemporary Irish painting. 'The Amber Hour' is the finest thing in our home."
James & Fiona Hartley Private collectors, London
"Acquired two works at the RHA annual exhibition and commissioned a third. The process was a pleasure from first enquiry to delivery. Warmly recommended."
Dr. Claire Rennick Collector, Cork
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Get in Touch
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