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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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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Combining oil and oil pastel, Mari creates a sense of continuous motion. Her energetic brushstrokes and expressive lines do more than depict visual impressions—they capture the breath of nature, its rhythms, and its pulses. The flexible canvas (58×84 cm) serves as a membrane, absorbing and transforming light into a vibrant pictorial language.

“The Play of Light” is an invitation to contemplation. The painting transcends the traditional landscape, evolving into a dialogue with the viewer, an attempt to convey something intangible—something that often escapes the eye. This is the essence of Mari Skakun’s work: they do not merely depict nature, but speak in its very language.

Mari Skakun is an abstract expressionist painter and a participant in international exhibitions. The artist lives and works in Paris, France.
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, 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.
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.

The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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Mari delves into the depths of her unconscious, exploring the interplay with the shadow aspects of personality. By working with emotions often hidden from view — sadness, aggression, and fear — she crafts a space where these feelings find form and meaning.

Through her unique visual code, Maria conveys the atmosphere of a mysterious forest where shadowy entities and inner experiences intertwine in a dance. Each brushstroke and line on the canvas serves as a tool for profound self-exploration. The painting reveals a world where the unconscious unfolds in the form of hidden shadows, transforming into an integral part of inner harmony.

This piece invites viewers to engage in a dialogue with their own shadows, inspiring self-acceptance and turning complex emotions into a source of strength and growth.
It is recommended not to hang this painting opposite a window, as sunlight may significantly mute the dark shades.

The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity
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.
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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The painting’s visual code is rich in symbols and nuances, highlighting the fine line between the physical and the spiritual. Abstract forms and soft, flowing colors—mainly pastel pinks and blues—convey a sense of lightness and harmony. Vibrant accents, like bold red and orange lines, add dynamism and depth—like a reflection of life itself, pulsing to the rhythm of emotions. Smooth contours of figures flow into one another, symbolizing unity and the balance of energies.

I recommend viewing this painting with your heart and emotions, feeling the vibrations of color and paying attention to any associations that arise.

What do you feel when looking at this interplay of forms and shades? Perhaps the painting will reveal something new about your own relationship with the concepts of closeness and unity.

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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The special value of this painting lies in the fact that it was painted from life, allowing the artist to capture the uniqueness of the moment, frozen in a harmony that will never be repeated in the same way again.

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