Maria Marotta

My artistic research explores the invisible forces that move through matter and the relationships between elements, translating concepts of energy, tension, and balance into abstract compositions. My works originate from observing the dynamics found in nature, cosmic systems, and organic movements, transforming them into visual surfaces where chaos and harmony coexist. Through layers, expansions, and contractions of the painted mark, I create images that evoke ever-changing connections and states of unstable balance.

I am a contemporary abstract artist working primarily with mixed media on canvas. My creative process is intuitive and develops through layers of color, texture, and gesture, resulting in dynamic, stratified surfaces. My practice is rooted in gestural and textured abstraction, with a strong interest in organic structures, energetic systems, and cosmic configurations. The painted mark becomes a means of constructing vibrant visual fields in which every element interacts with the others, generating tension, rhythm, and movement.

My practice stems from the desire to draw attention to what is not immediately visible, yet profoundly shapes the way we perceive and inhabit the world: relationships, energy, tension, and cont...