Lorna Herf Studios

In Lost and Found, painter Lorna Herf explores themes of the passage of time, lost moments, and found presence, where each painting carries a deeper story behind the sweetness. Lost and Found is a place where found items are brought; where one seeks to reunite with something lost; and the liminal space where a missing piece waits to be reclaimed. 

This show marks a return to serious painting for Lorna after a tendon injury in her dominant hand almost 18 years ago. Today, working from a combination of photographs and memories, Lorna brings color and emotion through different periods of the past. Color palettes shift between realistic and monochromatic colors, with soft details to transport the viewer to a dreamy sense of nostalgia.

Originals are available at The Artists Gallery in Los Angeles until August 29, 2025. Prints will be available at herfstudios.com in September.