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Maria Teresia Wide
www.mariateresiawide.com
maria@mariateresiawide.com
Maria Teresia Wide was born and raised in Sweden. She grew up in an artistic family and from early on was surrounded by the world of art. In 1994 she moved to the US to attend Abilene Christian University, majoring in Art and Graphic Design.
In 1996 she transferred to Southern Oregon University, and continued her art studies in Fine Art as well as Graphic Design.
“I really love the creative process. My paintings are more journey than destination, and tend to reflect my emotional state at the time of creation. They are abstract self-portraits: a visual diary, if you will. The reward at the end of the process is the insight to my Self that comes from finding new forms of expression.
My work doesn’t adhere to formal process or predetermined subjects; it usually starts with a doodle and emerges as a free flow of colors, layers, and images. Differing mediums are used with spontaneity: acrylics, tar and paper are among my favorites and I often use fire as a tool to create shadows and contrasts.
In my work you will often find repeating patterns: crosses, lines and grids, as well as re-occurring symbols: female figures, horses, and birds. These symbols, while universal, evoke different interpretations or feelings in the individual viewer. For me, they are instrumental in the process of self-discovery.”
Maria currently resides in Toluca Lake, California, with her boyfriend Jeff, dog Mojo, and cat Daisy Mae.
EDUCATION
•Since childhood Maria was mentored in the arts by her father;
professional Swedish artist, Kenneth Wide.
•1990-1994, Fine art and humanities studies, high school level. Sweden
•1994-1996, Graphic Design and Fine Art major, Abilene Christian University, TX.
•1996-1998, Fine Art major, Southern Oregon University, OR.
SHOWS
2010, Curated Group Show, Pick Your Poison, Venice, CA.
2010, Group Show, 2nd St. Gallery, L.A. Artwalk, Downtown L.A., CA
2010, Group Show, The Topless Project, Hollywood, CA.
2010, Group Show, Loft 4300, Los Angeles, CA.
2008, Group Show, Urban Art Retreat, Chicago, IL.
1999-present: Permanent exhibit at Nordic Institute of Art and Therapy, Sweden.
1994-1998, Student group shows at ACU, TX and SOU, OR.
1994, Awarded “Best First Year Art Student”, ACU, TX
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* None of the artworks may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Artist