"Creative passion IV" Painting

"Since artists have been affected by the pandemic, I was invited along with other fellow artists to express ourselves in CARAVAN's new blog. You may read my feelings here: https://www.oncaravan.org/post/myriam-o-creativity-in-a-time-of-crisis BIO: Myriam O is a Chile born multi talented artist, professional oil painter, performer and writer. Being an artist is her way of life. Her fondest childhood memories are those of attending the opera and turning the pages of art and museum books. She is a passionate interpreter of jazz standards and Latin songs, then, painting was kept somewhat on hold, however greatly missed for in painting she finds a much-sought world of silence. Thus, she decided to devote herself equally to both disciplines, a decision she has never regretted for her artistic endeavour became more fulfilling and complete. Her paintings are in private collections in Chile, UK, USA, Denmark and Malta. In 2015-16, she was selected to participate in non-commercial biennale The Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale, in Malta, representing her natal country. Also in Malta, and invited by CARAVAN —non profit organization focused in peace building through the Arts between the creeds and cultures of the East and West— she participated in the exhibition "Mediterranean Peace Donkey". She was then welcomed by Raven Art Society gallery and later by Johnson's Gallery both in Battersea, London UK. She takes part in selected collective exhibitions in Chile every year. “I am a sentimental artist. When painting, blending what I see, how I feel and what I want is mostly a spiritual experience, a constant prayer in solitude, lovingly and joyfully carried. I feel painting is a journey through the longings of the heart and the windmills of the mind, just as life itself. Oil remains my preferred medium; it is romantic, melancholic and infinite. However, I'm not afraid to experience with other media such as collage and even going digital, for the images I see in my mind seek to be brought to reality in different ways". "I'm always ready to deliver my art in time, so you're welcome to browse my collection and make a choice!" Since Oct.2019 when the riots, looting and charring stroke my country, the arts world was already severely damaged. 2020 has been equally awful, everybody around the world is affected some way or another. The good part is I became a columnist for a digital women's magazine and a newspaper.