Cara Muru

Cara Muru is a contemporary multidisciplinary artist known for her evocative explorations of memory, landscape, and identity. Born in 1987 in Montreal, Canada, Muru’s work draws deeply from her multicultural upbringing, integrating elements of visual art, sound, and installation. After earning her BFA from Concordia University, she further honed her practice at residencies in Berlin and Reykjavik, experiences that profoundly influenced her artistic vision.

Muru’s installations and paintings often employ natural materials, archival imagery, and layered textures, creating immersive environments that invite viewers to consider their own histories and relationships to place. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including solo shows at the Galerie d’Art Contemporain de Montréal and the Kunsthalle Basel, and she has participated in group exhibitions from Toronto to Tokyo. In addition to her studio practice, Muru is an active collaborator with local communities, facilitating art workshops and public projects that emphasize collective storytelling and cultural exchange.

Her ongoing research delves into notions of displacement and belonging, positioning her as a vital voice in contemporary Canadian and global art discourse.