Lina Iris Viktor

About

British-Liberian visual artist known for paintings, sculptures, photographs, and performance art. Her art often features the technique of gilding; using 24-karat gold overlays. She has garnered over 80,000 followers on her linairisviktor Instagram account. 

Before Fame

She studied film at Sarah Lawrence College and later photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Some of her early successful works were self-portraits.

Trivia

Her work has been displayed at museums all over the world, including in cities such as Atlanta, Amsterdam, London, New Orleans, New York, and many others. 

Family Life

Her parents were from Liberia but fled to the United Kingdom because of ongoing civil wars. 

Associated With

She has noted Sylvia Plath and Chris Ofili as two of her artistic inspirations.