De la Mer, the prominent artist, was born in Los Angeles, California and spent a significant portion of their adult life in San Francisco before returning to the greater Los Angeles area. They pursued a Master of Fine Art degree at both Newcastle University in the UK and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Currently, de la Mer is a doctoral student in the East-West Psychology program at CIIS, where they integrate the subtle, unconscious, and transpersonal aspects of human experience with artistic practice.

The work of de la Mer invites contemplation and promotes deeper examination. Notably, the artist has been recognized for pioneering new techniques in brush strokes and mark-making, resulting in highly textured artwork despite its flatness. Upon closer inspection, the viewer may notice the subtle aroma of spike oil of lavender, which replaces traditional turpentine in the creation of the artwork.