From the Heart
By Maria Poroy | February 13, 2021
I started the heart series before the pandemic with no goal other than making something beautiful and decorative. The series was an experiment in form and color. But as the pandemic began, the hearts took on new meaning. They became a conduit for expressing my own inner turmoils. And they became a way of connecting with other people. With one piece, Milagro (see below), I challenged myself to make a heart that was a portrait of a friend and see if I could capture her essence. When I showed her the finished piece and she began to cry, I knew I was on to something.
Maria Poroy, Southwest Heart, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 20″x20″
Maria Poroy, Growing Love 2, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 20″x20″
Maria Poroy, Heart of the Forest, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 20″x20″
Maria Poroy, Love in Hard Times, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 20″x20″
Maria Poroy, Milagro Heart, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 20″x20″
Maria Poroy, Broken Heart, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 8″x8″
Maria Poroy, Love Around the Corner, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 20″x20″
Maria Poroy, It’s Complicated, acrylic water ink/mixed media, 9″x12″
Copyright © 2021 Maria Poroy
Maria Poroy is an abstract expressionist painter from Monterey CA. She believes in the therapeutic value of making and living with art. She also believes that having art in your home that resonates with you and projects your essence not only makes you feel comfortable in your space, but it helps others understand you. (At least, when you can invite friends in again.)
Such beautiful work! Many thanks Maria for sharing your exceptional talent. best, Ron
Thanks for you kind words!
Maria is an amazing, heart-felt artist. I have an extensive collection of her work. They make me happy, everyday.
She is wonderful, isn’t she!