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The Lost Garden

mari — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:24:53 +0000

The Lost Garden

140 × 170 cm
Acrylic, oil, wax pastel on canvas

This painting was born out of the early days of spring—when nature begins to awaken, open, and hum with vibrant energy. The Lost Garden is a metaphor for an inner space that had long remained hidden but suddenly began to bloom, breathe, and come alive. Flowing forms and luminous colors evoke movement, sensuality, feminine energy, and a gentle sense of unfolding. It is a deeply personal place the artist has rediscovered—and now invites the viewer to step inside.

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PLAY OF LIGHT

mari — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:41:46 +0000

This painting was created in Goa. I was simply watching the waves of daylight — how it plays, how it shimmers, how it changes. And at some point, I realized that this is exactly what I wanted to capture — not a subject, not an object, but this very feeling. A state of lightness, carefree joy, and relaxation that I was living through at the time, and that now lives on in this work.

I love watching the play of sunlight — the way it lands on everything around, leaving behind soft highlights, shadows, glimmers. These are natural, everyday processes, nothing extraordinary, but there is absolute beauty in them.

This is the state I wanted to convey. The painting feels like an invitation to pause, to freeze for a moment, to stop rushing — and just look. Look and feel.

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PINK MOUNTAINS

mari — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:13:57 +0000

In this expressive canvas, I channeled raw emotion through the dance of oil and pastel. The soft, yet vibrant hues craft a dreamscape that stirs the soul, hinting at nature’s eternal whimsy. Each stroke is a whisper of my inner chaos, harmonized into a symphony of color and energy. It’s meant to inspire, evoke wonder, and add a breath of creative life to any space it graces.
The artwork is created with high-quality oil paints on canvas.
This is a one of a kind painting, an absolutely unique creation by me, Mari Skakun
Unframed. In situ images for illustration purposes only.
Due to its large size, the artwork will be shipped rolled to make the delivery more convenient and cost-effective.
If you need help deciding whether you an artwork would suit your space design style or you would like me to superimpose the artwork on a certain location then please contact me.

Maria Skakun is an abstract expressionist painter and a participant in international exhibitions. The artist lives and works in Paris, France.
She was born in Belarus.
Maria has participated in international exhibitions in France, Poland, and Belarus, and has also held seven solo exhibitions.
Maria has a higher art education, having graduated from the Institute of Contemporary Knowledge in Minsk, and also holds a degree in architecture.
Maria develops a unique visual code based on intuitive lines and an exploration of the subconscious, conveying emotional and psychological states. Through her artistic process, the artist experiences various psychological conditions, from depression to ecstasy, on the canvas, making it a deeply mystical process. Her works explore the connection between corporeality, sexuality, and the inner world, creating a space for viewers to deeply immerse themselves in the subject. Her art is filled with emotions and feelings.
Her paintings are in many collections around the world.

Please note,  Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes which are applied when the delivery reaches that destination. I have no control over these charges, and I cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes. Please contact your local customs office for further information before placing your order.
I do my best to make the delivery process as smooth and cost-effective as possible for you.
Thank you for your visit of my site.  Mari

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