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Meet Mariya Shaikh
Our life is a work in process, a spiritual journey. To me, art is a way of expressing the inexpressible. Through my art I would like to share this wonder of our existence – mystical stories. I like to have emotions simulate what I paint rather than a particular visual image. My work is predominantly figurative and representational. Places in my life and those I saw in my dreams – these visuals highlight positive image and inner beauty of Grace. Focusing on hidden powers and potential. My spirit for the search of true love responsibilities as active member of our society. As I evolve as an artist, I always ask to myself: “What is Grace?” What came first: our love for God or God’s love for us? I have gravitated towards abstraction and painting intuitively. Colors and beyond is how I would simply describe my work. I get inspiration from life itself, my spiritual journey, reading and meditating, but then I have to put everything aside. Somewhere between abstract and realistic expression, my artwork is an opportunity to consolidate the inner and outer worlds. Like a mirror, the outer journey seems to reflect an inner journey.
Mariya Shaikh was born and raised in Sindh, Pakistan. Her early creative interests and talents brought her to study Art and Design at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro where she received a BA in Design. Her fascination with texture, color and depth comes from Textile ideas, but from her childhood she loves to paint as a hobby. She has largely practiced as a fine artist. Her spiritual work and her creativity have come together in a wonderful balance, and express and reflect her spiritual practice and studies. She is an active member with international museums for textile projects in Australia as a design instructor.
She has exhibited regularly since 2012 on national and international art platforms in group and solo shows in Dubai, Canada, India and Pakistan.
