Art by

Maria Elena Rusinek

 Artist Statement                 

                  I am passionate about observing and representing the way we live, and what geometric elements we use to build our structures. My inspiration comes from exploring interior and exterior structures that define spaces, not only because life takes place in them, but also because they are entities that endure the passing of time.  In my work, I play with lines and planes within these constructions, making them intersect and interfere to create new shapes that not always exist in the reality I observe.

                 In addition, I am interested in studying geometrical arrangements to form patterns of organization. I combine lines, planes, shapes, and colors to establish a rhythm between figures throughout the compositions. By establishing either a hierarchy between elements or a lattice connecting components that are neighbors in space, I create organized structures featuring links beween geometrical elements.

                Figure painting is an area of interest I revisit from time to time. I get inspiration from old family photographs that represet moments of my past.  I like to set the figures in backgrounds different from those pictured in the photographs.

                  My technique consists of short and long brush strokes apply predominantly with flat brushes. My palette varies from chromatic grays of the rainy days I love,  to bold tones inspired by lively colors of my Venezuelan heritage.