Artist Statement
Maria Zamora is an Interdisciplinary Visual Artist born in Merida, Venezuela, where she began her art education in 2015, who now resides in Seattle. Maria received a BA with Honors from University of Washington in 2020. Through her work Maria attempts to portray different realities that coexist in her home country Venezuela. With a range of vibrant and contrasting colors Maria creates energetic compositions that bring to life both: nostalgic memories of the rich and diverse tropical fauna and flora, and the humanitarian crisis that has worsened in Venezuela over the recent years.
Maria finds freedom experimenting with different mediums such as printmaking, painting and drawing; collaging together different subjects, elements, and textures into a single piece. Recently, Maria has begun to explore the fascinating world of textile design, by creating playful repeat patterns that encapsulate the splendor of the natural world, bringing together her art with her interest in textiles and fashion.
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