Ella Soroori of @Flowpaintbar and I are excited to announce "The Essence of Abstract" - an art show featuring our colorful artworks at The Chesapeake Framing Company. April 1-30. You are invited to our reception on April 6 (1-3pm). Yay!
MARTINA SESTAKOVA: In the “Embodiment” series, I focus on the human body’s capacity to always reside in the present while our minds relive the past or imagine the future. There is palpable energy in these paintings: layers, scrapes, twists and turns. Just like there is energy in our body’s sensations. It’s a chaotic process: many steps that can be easily erased as I work on a non-porous paper, Yupo. It’s also an exciting process: one of constant change as the main driving force is what my body’s messages are in a particular moment. I move through the painting process intuitively. As I embrace my body’s sensations, they transform into dynamic lines, twisted shapes, and open spaces created in acrylic inks. Being in my 40s, I am experiencing my life and body with an increased awareness and these artworks have facilitated much discovery. They have improved the quality of my life and mental health. I am asking questions about our human experience and seek answers through the unrestricted movements of colorful paints on Yupo. Martina Sestakova resides in Kensington, MD. Check out Martina’s website as www.RadostByMartinaSestakova.com and follow her on Instagram at @martinasestakovaart.
MARTINA SESTAKOVA: In the “Embodiment” series, I focus on the human body’s capacity to always reside in the present while our minds relive the past or imagine the future. There is palpable energy in these paintings: layers, scrapes, twists and turns. Just like there is energy in our body’s sensations. It’s a chaotic process: many steps that can be easily erased as I work on a non-porous paper, Yupo. It’s also an exciting process: one of constant change as the main driving force is what my body’s messages are in a particular moment. I move through the painting process intuitively. As I embrace my body’s sensations, they transform into dynamic lines, twisted shapes, and open spaces created in acrylic inks. Being in my 40s, I am experiencing my life and body with an increased awareness and these artworks have facilitated much discovery. They have improved the quality of my life and mental health. I am asking questions about our human experience and seek answers through the unrestricted movements of colorful paints on Yupo. Martina Sestakova resides in Kensington, MD. Check out Martina’s website as www.RadostByMartinaSestakova.com and follow her on Instagram at @martinasestakovaart.
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ELLA SOROORI: I discovered my passion for fluid art in the early 2020s, being drawn to its dynamic nature and the opportunity to explore my creativity and inner self. My fascination with fluid acrylic pouring lies in the unpredictable beauty of each pour. Although I have never lived by the sea, my paintings often evoke the fluidity and rhythm of oceans, resonating with the emotions they inspire. For me, the joy of painting lies in embracing the chaos of the pouring process and relishing the artistic freedom it offers. My love for abstraction and spontaneous techniques guide me, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind paintings. My art have been featured and sold in exhibitions across the United States. As I continue to explore fluid art, my goal remains simple: to learn, grow, push the boundaries of my creativity, and find beauty in the unpredictable artistic process. Ella Soroori resides in Silver Spring, MD. Check out Ella’s website as www.flowpaintbar.com and follow her on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@FlowPaintbar.
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