Maria Bacha
Nea Makri, MAROUSI Greece
Nature, light and colors inspire me the most. I follow the potentials of the materials, in a free, gestural process, which reminds of free associations in psychotherapy and meditation. I see one point and the whole, almost at the same time, again and... More
Artist Statement:
Nature, light and colors inspire me the most. I follow the potentials of the materials, in a free, gestural process, which reminds of free associations in psychotherapy and meditation. I see one point and the whole, almost at the same time, again and again. I release and I hold, add and erase, again and again. I let my instinct and emotion flow, observing carefully how the elements of art communicate with each other; I form a composition that satisfies my aesthetic, emotional, and spiritual pursuit.
I usually use acrylic combined with pigments and art resin. I work layer after layer, creating transparencies, revealing the best textures and design elements; I bring into being a unique and mysterious atmosphere, in a dynamic and passionate manner, full of energy, close to abstract expressionism.
Nature is always my greater inspiration. Nature inside us, around us, and further away. Yet, all is one. When I paint, I feel deeply connected with nature, the nature inside me and outside, and then time stops. It’s a bliss experience! I work in an artwork or in a group of artworks for a week, months or more. I value the process, as much as the complete work. Therefore, each piece of my work has its own life, needs its own time and is totally unique, a one-of-a-kind.
Furthermore, I am always thrilled to know that my art has the power to uplift and bring positivity to my collectors' everyday lives!
I usually use acrylic combined with pigments and art resin. I work layer after layer, creating transparencies, revealing the best textures and design elements; I bring into being a unique and mysterious atmosphere, in a dynamic and passionate manner, full of energy, close to abstract expressionism.
Nature is always my greater inspiration. Nature inside us, around us, and further away. Yet, all is one. When I paint, I feel deeply connected with nature, the nature inside me and outside, and then time stops. It’s a bliss experience! I work in an artwork or in a group of artworks for a week, months or more. I value the process, as much as the complete work. Therefore, each piece of my work has its own life, needs its own time and is totally unique, a one-of-a-kind.
Furthermore, I am always thrilled to know that my art has the power to uplift and bring positivity to my collectors' everyday lives!
Education:
Royal College of Art, London, Master of Fine Art (MFA) Arts and Humanities (2023-25)
University of La Verne, California, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine/Studio Arts General (1996-2000)
Drawing and color lessons at Michalis Veloudios Art Studio (2000-2003)
Certificate In Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting, MOMA
Course in Experimental Painting , RISD
University of La Verne, California, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine/Studio Arts General (1996-2000)
Drawing and color lessons at Michalis Veloudios Art Studio (2000-2003)
Certificate In Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting, MOMA
Course in Experimental Painting , RISD
Awards & Distinctions:
2020 Artwork purchased by the Greek Ministry of Culture
9th 2016 Artsland Prize Showcase Winner with the artwork “Divine”
9th 2016 Artsland Prize Showcase Winner with the artwork “Divine”
Professional/Teaching Experience:
Ten years at Hadjivei Elementary School as the Head Art Teacher.
Exhibitions:
Group exhibitions:
-The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, USA, Virtual Edition (spring 2021)
-Deep Into Blue, E Art Gallery, Paros, Greece (summer 2020)
-Surprise X, The Project Gallery, Athens (2019)
-The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, United States (2019)
-Talented Art Fair, Old Truman Brewery, London, United Kingdom (2019)
-"TheArtboxProject", Swiss Art Expo, Switzerland (2019)
-“Surprise “, Earth@K24, Athens, Greece (2018)
-50/50 Project, Cheap Art Gallery, Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2018)
-25/25 Project, Cheap Art Gallery, Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2018)
-“Cheap Art”, Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2018)
-"Cheap Art", Cheap Art Gallery, Evagoras Latinis Center, Cyprus (2018)
-"Cheap Art", Cheap Art Gallery, Athens, Greece (2017)
-"SurpRise", ?? ?44, Athens (2017)
-"Cheap Art", Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2017)
-"TheArtboxProject", Euroairport Basel, Switzerland (2017)
- “Cheap Art Athens”, Cheap Art Gallery, Greece (2017)
-“Surprise”, ?? ?44, Gazi, Athens, Greece (2017)
-Thassaloniki International Fair, CheapArt Gallery , Thessaloniki, Greece (2017)
-“TheArtboxProject Basel 0.1”, Basel, Switzerland (2017)
-“Surprise”, Ennea Gallery, Athens (2015)
-“Surpise”, Romanzo, Athens (2014)
-“Surprise” , Tecnopolis, Athens (2013), (2012), (2011), (2010), (2009)
-“Athens Fringe Festival” , Technopolis, Athens (2009)
- “Diarroes Festival” , Horotheatro Roes, Athens(2005)
-“Kitsch in Love”, Rolling Gallery , Athens (2005)
-“The Mask”, Artprisma Gallery , Poros Municipality Town Hall, Unesco and Piraeus Municipality (2005)
-“1st Art Group”, Studio Michalis Veloudios, Epoches Gallery, Kifissia, Athens (2001)
Solo exhibitions:
-Institute of Fine Arts Tsichritzi, Kifissia, Athens, Greece (2019)
- Galerie Privee Onnik, Marousi Athens (2008)
-Artower Gallery , Athens (2003)
-Cogito , Kifisia , Athens (2000)
-The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, USA, Virtual Edition (spring 2021)
-Deep Into Blue, E Art Gallery, Paros, Greece (summer 2020)
-Surprise X, The Project Gallery, Athens (2019)
-The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, United States (2019)
-Talented Art Fair, Old Truman Brewery, London, United Kingdom (2019)
-"TheArtboxProject", Swiss Art Expo, Switzerland (2019)
-“Surprise “, Earth@K24, Athens, Greece (2018)
-50/50 Project, Cheap Art Gallery, Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2018)
-25/25 Project, Cheap Art Gallery, Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2018)
-“Cheap Art”, Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2018)
-"Cheap Art", Cheap Art Gallery, Evagoras Latinis Center, Cyprus (2018)
-"Cheap Art", Cheap Art Gallery, Athens, Greece (2017)
-"SurpRise", ?? ?44, Athens (2017)
-"Cheap Art", Thessaloniki International Fair, Greece (2017)
-"TheArtboxProject", Euroairport Basel, Switzerland (2017)
- “Cheap Art Athens”, Cheap Art Gallery, Greece (2017)
-“Surprise”, ?? ?44, Gazi, Athens, Greece (2017)
-Thassaloniki International Fair, CheapArt Gallery , Thessaloniki, Greece (2017)
-“TheArtboxProject Basel 0.1”, Basel, Switzerland (2017)
-“Surprise”, Ennea Gallery, Athens (2015)
-“Surpise”, Romanzo, Athens (2014)
-“Surprise” , Tecnopolis, Athens (2013), (2012), (2011), (2010), (2009)
-“Athens Fringe Festival” , Technopolis, Athens (2009)
- “Diarroes Festival” , Horotheatro Roes, Athens(2005)
-“Kitsch in Love”, Rolling Gallery , Athens (2005)
-“The Mask”, Artprisma Gallery , Poros Municipality Town Hall, Unesco and Piraeus Municipality (2005)
-“1st Art Group”, Studio Michalis Veloudios, Epoches Gallery, Kifissia, Athens (2001)
Solo exhibitions:
-Institute of Fine Arts Tsichritzi, Kifissia, Athens, Greece (2019)
- Galerie Privee Onnik, Marousi Athens (2008)
-Artower Gallery , Athens (2003)
-Cogito , Kifisia , Athens (2000)
Artistic Influences:
Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Abstract Art, Jackson Pollock. Rothko, Modrian, Schwitters, Giannis Spyropoulos, Nikos Kessanlis, etc.
Artist Tags:
blue, texture, pink, movement, water, turquoise
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