Through Gestural Oil Paintings, Maria Calandra Guides Her Stream of Consciousness Onto Canvas
Briefly

Calandra finds inspiration in nature for her dynamic oil landscapes, as her painting style mimics the intensity of the earthly vibrations she experiences during hikes.
I paint while reflecting on that moment during a hike when you start to feel Earth’s vibrations pulse through your feet, letting memory, intuition, and those leftover vibrations take the reins.
Calandra describes the act of painting as automatic, where instinct guides her through fluid brushstrokes and oscillating organic forms, translating a stream of consciousness.
The energy of her outdoor excursions invigorates Calandra's Brooklyn studio, leading to expressive and dynamic captures of the natural world in her artwork.
Read at www.thisiscolossal.com
[
|
]