One of the first works Ma-art-je created with a mix of materials and gold paint was Autumn. The work brought Ma-art-je inspiration for new works and not long afterwards her first exhibition, which took place in Emmeloord in 2010.
Inspiration & message
Ma-art-je created Autumn intuitively. She always works without a preconceived plan, but from a feeling. She never knows what a work will eventually look like, but follows her feelings and lets the process unfold. The feeling she had when making Autumn was being safe inside while autumn storms raged outside. The softness of sitting safely in a warm house, fully equipped, while outside Mother Nature blows away all the old.
Special technique
Autumn is made with clay, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, ginger powder, turmeric and gold paint. Normally, Ma-art-je works with water colours and acrylics, but for these works she went in search of other materials.
The original work has been sold.
Self-taught, intuitive, artist Ma-art-je had wanted to go to art school, but her life turned out differently. She eventually graduated as a graphic designer, but went to work in healthcare. The urge to create remained and so, after years of experimenting with materials, she.. Read more…