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    Maristella
    Barbera

    I am an Italian artist in the West Midlands.

    My artistic practice explores creativity, connection, and personal experience. I am interested in how ideas develop through making, reflection, and experimentation, and usually start my work by only imagining what it could be or what I want it to be, allowing absolute freedom in achieving it.
    I like to explore various techniques, tools, and media. As of now, I mostly paint with acrylics on canvas, and end up painting my own clothes, book covers, or other surfaces that I feel need a touch of colour or "personality". From simply sketching or drawing, painting murals for communities, to the art of photography, to pouring epoxy on dried flower compositions... I allow my soul to express however it feels "right" in a given moment, believing in letting myself go to the creation process.

    I love the history of the arts and admire many artists, both dead and alive, but I do not look for inspiration. I let it stem and grow from my curiosity, intuition, and my love for life, people, nature... With feelings, emotions, and imagination, I paint and create without ever knowing what the result will be, allowing my body to connect with my soul and embrace the freedom of expression as I let my consciousness guide me. Creativity, connection, reflection, and the human condition.

    Alongside my studies and work, I am deeply engaged in creative communities and working closely with artists through writing, collaboration, and exhibition support. These experiences inform my practice, giving me a strong interest in dialogue, storytelling, and the ways art can bring people together.

    I explore various techniques, media, and themes to express my creativity, aiming to convey life experiences, emotions, and thoughts through my artwork. I believe my diversified style and approach bring uniqueness to what I do.

    I do not work within a single, defined style; instead, I embrace experimentation and change, allowing each piece to develop in its own way. Much of my inspiration comes from my inner world (intuition, memory, and my subconscious), which guides my creative process.

    Art keeps me alive, safe, healthy, and makes me feel wealthy even with no pennies in my pocket. Art brings people together and makes the world a worthwhile place to live ♥

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