veronique maria

veronique maria

Worthing , West Sussex, United Kingdom

About veronique maria

I've been making art since I was 3 years old and have been working in the arts and as a full time artist since the age of 16 (in 1975). Over the years I've frequently changed genre and used many different materials and techniques to express my ideas but my themes remain constant and always stem from the same source. Materials I've used include ceramics, wood and fibre for sculpture, earth and turf for permanent and monumental site specific installation, and film for documentation of live art performance and for stand alone art films. I also write. Most recently painting 'Gratitude Mandalas' has become the most important process in my art practice. These link closely to my meditation practice. Born in London 1959. Educated in New Zealand, Canada, and UK, trained in Art, Design and Psychology - Veronique Maria lives and works in England, UK on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Veronique is inspired by the life-death tension of our existence and is intrigued by how we manage to navigate our relationships with not only ourselves, but with others and all things. Her earliest and most profound influences include a diverse and International range of spiritual practices. Early years brought her to Moire culture, Native American ritual, and her Anglo-Indian, Irish heritage put together with Roman Catholic have all inspired her to explore her own way to explore, express and celebrate life, spirituality and the interconnectedness of all things.

Education:

PG Dip Leadership
The Coaches Training Institute USA

MA Psychosynthesis Applied to Fine Art Practice, Middlesex

BA (hons) Art and Design - Wood Metal Ceramics and Plastics
Brighton

For more comprehensive list of education and qualifications please go to www.veroniquemaria.co.uk

Events:

Veronique Maria, is a recipient of numerous substantial grants for the arts awards from private businesses, public funding, Arts Council England and International Residencies in Ireland, Iceland and USA.

For further information about associated events please contact Veronique Maria via her website. www.veroniquemaria.co.uk

Exhibitions:

Examples of previous exhibitions and performances include (including gallery representations) :

Store Street Gallery London 2019
R Gallery Northern Ireland 2014 (Retrospective)
Bedales 2011(Solo Exhibition)
Tate Modern Turbine Hall 2010 (Live art performance)
Arlington Arts Newbury Berkshire UK 2010 (Group show)
Bedales Gallery Hampshire Uk 2011 (Solo show)
Pallant House Chichester Sussex. (Solo)
The House of William Blake London. (Group)
Whitworth Manchester (Group)
Commonwealth Ins London (Group)
Sheridan Russell Gallery (Solo)

For full list of past exhibitions please go to www.veroniquemaria.co.uk