Laura Mas (Okokume)

Laura Mas Hernandez (b.1985; Mataró, Spain), known as Okokume, constructs fictive worlds to seek a universally resonant psyche for the contemporary audience. In her paintings, she explores alternatives to saturated presentations of womanhood, trauma, anxiety and the environmental crises in the media. Adopting a distinct graphic style, Okokume’s visual language reflects her positioning and identity, which is fostered by the internet, media, pop culture and an increasingly tight-knit international network.