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
Priced at $275.00 each, includes tax. S&H is an additional charge.
Each piece is framed and double matted, ready to hang.
Each piece comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity"
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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.
Killarney Moonglow
LaCloche Mountains
Lone Pine
End of the Day
Fall Colors
Hint of Dawn
Little Current - Swing Bridge
Northern Lights
Moon Glow
Sunrise in Orange
Wildfire