Marinella Owens

In my traditionally composed paintings of flowers and Greek icons, I express the peace, relaxation, and spirituality she connects with the act of painting. Although I renders oil-on-canvas floral subjects in hues reminiscent of the Renaissance tradition, I masterfully uses negative space and photographic angles to produce graphic images with a decidedly modern sensibility. My works appear starkly divided into two categories, but they are intrinsically linked by my personal symbolism influenced by my deep faith and personal story. Rather than painting to express the sorrows of my past, I paints to help the viewer escape the stresses of everyday life and retreat to a simpler time where forgotten values are embraced.

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