Maria E. Gollek - Artist Statement
I aspire to inspire, before I expire.
Art is a journey, an emotional one. I'm inspired by the natural world surrounding me. Taking these visuals and emotions, I inspire myself to create art that elicits an emotional response in the viewer, or a memory, or …
Having taken fine art courses throughout high school and university, I expanded into modern cross stitching, always backed up by my photos. This took me to the USA, Bermuda, England and Australia. But, still the call of the northern Ontario insisted to be heard. From Port Severn on I felt as though I was coming home. Visting the parks, doing road trips and visiting friends, first on my motorcycle, then in my car accompanied by my dogs.
In 2021 I took the plunge and moved here. Finally, I was home. Community, the land, friends and family embraced me. I could finally breath. And so I stepped into a wonderful world, expressing this happiness/love through the threads at my finger tips, adding sparkles and inspiration.
The Gallery Collection
Prices are shown below each piece, and include tax. Shipping and Handling is an additional charge.
Each piece is framed and double matted, ready to hang.
Each piece comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity"
Please me to purchase and proceed with the shipping information.
I welcome all inquiries and custom orders.
Materials Used
- silk, cotton, acrylic, metallic threads from the Caron Collection, DMC, Kreinik, Rainbow Gallery, Valdani, Weeks Dye Works.
- topped off with beads and stone chips
- all of these items may not be incorporated into all the art pieces as everyone is an individual inspiration.
Wind Among the Birches $425.00 NEW!
Killarney Moonglow $275.00
LaCloche Mountains $325.00
Lone Pine
End of the Day $425.00
Fall Colors $275.00
Hint of Dawn
Little Current - Swing Bridge $275.00
Northern Lights
Moon Glow - Science North $250.00
Sunset in Orange $250.00
Wildfire $275.00
Snow on the Pine $300.00
Fall Colors II $275.00
See some of my work and other Northern artists at Northern Artists Gallery
Starting March 21st, my art will be on display at "Gallery 69"
Plaza 69, by TD Bank and Starbucks!