Maria Poroy

'Love in Hard Times' - Valentine's Heart - Contemporary Abstract Expressionism

2023

Maria Poroy is an acclaimed Abstract Expressionist whose art opens new perspectives and evokes cherished memories. Her work transforms tangible subjects into vivid expressions where color is the primary language, influenced by her travels and life in picturesque California. Poroy's art captures the essence of resonant subjects, from rustic barns to delicate flowers, using acrylics and mixed media to explore texture and form. Her approach is spontaneous, employing brushes, her hands, and unconventional tools to manipulate layers quickly and achieve the desired effects. Despite early recognition in her teens, Poroy pursued an MBA and a corporate career before a life-altering accident refocused her on art. Today, her work is featured in private and corporate collections both in the US and internationally. Maria continually draws inspiration from past masters and her contemporaries, enriching her vibrant, textured compositions. "I have traveled the world and live in beautiful California but have also been inspired by poetry and the patterns and textures found in old buildings. Sometimes I dream a painting before I paint it, Sometimes I have a concept but the painting takes over and goes somewhere else. I am inspired by the masters of the past and so many brilliant living artists I have been honored to learn from." "Often asked to demo, people are intrigued by the colors and textures in my work. I prefer acrylic and mixed media because many layers dry quickly and I can manipulate the paint with brushes, my hands, and a collection of unusual tools. I love the spontaneity of large brushes and dripping paint. I enjoy experiments with the media and often incorporate several in a painting. For me, it's not about the media so much as getting the effect I want."