Liv Cook

Liv Cook is a portrait artist based in South Florida, originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Her artistic journey began with 13 years of classical ballet, instilling in her a deep appreciation for the expressive power of the human body. In 2022, after attending makeup and esthetician school, she became intrigued by portraiture.

Starting with abstract representations, Cook evolved her style into realistic portraiture, blending makeup techniques with painting to create dynamic compositions. Her self-portraits have developed into a meditative exploration of identity and vulnerability, influenced by the queer and alternative art scenes of the 1970s to 1990s.

Since 2024, she has exhibited her work in South Florida and received her first artist support grant in 2025 for her debut solo show, "Look What I Made," featuring eleven South Florida-based artists. Through her work, Cook celebrates authenticity and the narrative of self.

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