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Maria Maher

USA

email: muchistyle@aol.com

 

Biography

Artist's Statement

The canvas before applying paint seems like a very passive object, waiting for you to do with it as you please, but soon after those first applications of paint, the canvas begins a kind of ‘give and take’ interaction. That is why in painting it is nearly impossible to know the outcome of the final product. During this time of ‘give and take’ feelings of passion, restlessness, peacefulness and frustration occur as I am painting that particular image, causing me to always apply many layers of paint until the canvas and I are satisfied. I compare this process to our own lives. In which experiences good and bad are the layers that continue to add richness. I hope that when one looks at my works the sense the power of a piece of art that shows the strength that comes from within.

 


 

"Oasis"
 96cm x 146cm
(click to enlarge)
3500 LE (US$ 640) SOLD

Religions tend to separate and exclude others who do not share the same beliefs. This separation causes animosity and mistrust with negative results that tend to escalate with time. Accepting that we are all humans with so much in common encourages us to respect and love others. Reaching this understanding allows us to arrive to a place, an oasis, of spiritual growth.

 

"The Church of St. John the Baptist-Maadi"
 96cm x 146cm
(click to enlarge)
5500 LE (US$ 1000)

The dominant yellow of the painting symbolizes light. This “spiritual lightness” of the church finds happiness and comfort in unity. Unity not only of people holding the same beliefs and culture, but unity for all who enter. The doors are opened to welcome all. Those that have attended in the past and those that now attend are honored in the painting.

 

 

"Being Friends"
152cm x 122cm
(click to enlarge)
10,000 LE (US$ 1820)
 

Additional entry - not shown at exhibition
(for website sale)

 

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