This body of large scale paintings is about looking openly at the difficult aspects of being a human and acknowledging our sadness, fear, and inadequacy. By admitting to having these feelings, by saying them out loud we can liberate ourselves from their oppression and the isolation that they impose on us. How do we embrace these unwanted feelings in a culture that equates sadness with failure? I use text in my paintings to express specific thoughts and feelings. I reach into the depths of my self to find my personal truth – but it isn’t unique to me. 
As we move through life we will all encounter moments of elation and darkness. Through my paintings and poetry I want to highlight these intense experiences and to invite to share openly with each other so that we can be our genuine selves and be closer. 


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Maria Dimanshtein