Dara Barker is a painter whose work is informed by her background in interior design and architecture. She works with oil, cold wax, and acrylics on varied surfaces, building each piece by hand through a process of intuitive, gestural layering. Her compositions echo the textures, patterns, and patina of vintage textiles, embracing imperfection and the quiet beauty of handmade objects. The resulting works feel warm and grounded, inviting reflection through material depth, memory, and the physical trace of the human hand.