"I am a passionate autodidact; in my creative process, there is an important period of internal struggle to initiate every piece. That period is framed by my deep desire to capture all observations of current art trends, emotional state, passion for perfection, the color combinations in my mind, and the final texture that I wish to communicate. The last stage is letting go, that challenging step of allowing myself to walk away and declare the piece concluded."
Ana Maria Mariani was born in the South of Venezuela, in the State of Bolivar. Daughter of Italian immigrants, her childhood was molded by the local natural landscape and the very contrasting sceneries of southern Italy; this brought forth her love for vibrant colors and textures that are manifested in these cultures.
After completing her law studies, Ana Maria began her long and intricate relationship with art as her focus shifted to experimenting with painting, sculptures, and photography.
In 2002 she moved to Miami and later in 2008 to Santiago, Chile. The stark differences between these two cities awoke her memories of the contrasts experienced between her native town and that of her parents.
This shift in her life was expressed first in her paintings and later giving form to her wood and textile sculptures, covered in rich fibers, ever present in all regions of Chile. An important source of inspiration came from the study of works by Sheila Hicks, an artist for whom contemporary fiber art has been a significant passion.
Her wood and textile sculptures mimic tree limbs that she saw bloom during the early stages of her life in the South of Venezuela as well as the Amalfi coast in Italy.
Her passion for painting is just as strong as with the sculptures, expressing her vision of color and texture on canvas and wood with use of acrylics and oil.
Her works can be found in private homes in Spain, Italy, Panama, Aruba, Venezuela, and across the United States. Currently Ana Maria lives and works in Winter Park, Florida where she continues to play with new colors and textures in her work through the use of textiles.
"I am a passionate autodidact; in my creative process, there is an important period of internal struggle to initiate every piece. That period is framed by my deep desire to capture all observations of current art trends, emotional state, passion for perfection, the color combinations in my mind, and the final texture that I wish to communicate. The last stage is letting go, that challenging step of allowing myself to walk away and declare the piece concluded."
Ana María's Exhibitions
Sept 2017; Art San Diego - Art Blend; San Diego California
Dec 2017; Miami Art Week - Spectrum; Miami, Florida
Since March 2018, Contemporaneo Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina
Jun 2018; Stitch Lab Fashion show; Miami, Florida
Since May 2019; Axiom Fine Art gallery; Winter Park, Florida
Nov/Dec 2019; 10 Cruces Exhibition, Cesta Republica - Madrid, Spain
Since Dec 2019; One Thousand Museum Building-Axiom Fine Art Gallery; Miami, Florida
June 2020; Congruence Summer 2020 Juried Exhibition (by Gallerist Bridgette Mayer) – ILikeYourWork Podcast
Sept/Oct 2020; Art Marbella / Marbella Design; Marbella Spain
Oct/Dec 2020; “Art has no rules” exhibition by Blink Group Fine Art Gallery; Miami, Florida
Since Nov 2020; Armani/Casa Building-Axiom Fine Art Gallery; Miami, Florida
Dec 2-20 2020; Art Miami (Special Online Edition) Context Art – Exclusively on ARTSY - by Blink Group Fine Art Gallery
Feb 24 – March 14 2021; Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary on ARTSY – by Blink Group Fine Art Gallery
Since March 2021; Mitchell Hill Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina
Since March 2021; Sozo Gallery, Charlotte, North Carolina
Apr 8-11 2021; ESTAMPA/IFEMA Contemporary Art Fair; Madrid, Spain