MARIA LANKINA

Size: 18 x 24 x 0.5 in Medium: pen, marker, pastel, acrylics on canvas Type: Drawing Subject Matter: Abstract Creation Date: c. March 2016

Sizes: 9 x 6 in, 12 x 9 in, 18 x 12 in. Medium: Gel pen, acrylic pen, acrylic marker, pastel on paper Subject Matter: Abstract geometric Creation Date: 2018

"2020" 20 abstract artworks created simultaneously during summer 2020 - the beginning of a covid pandemic. These works form an installation which is at once chaotic yet soothing to look upon due its abstract nature. Swoops of color, patterns that resemble the scribbles of a youngster, and vivacious orange and yellow strokes. This painting's colors are brilliant and eye-catching, but they also have a more subtle message. The abstract art in this installation is meant to represent the hidden beauty and resilience that exists within each of us. It is a reminder that we are all interconnected and that our individual stories make up the bigger picture. The body of work was created to provide hope and comfort. I wanted to create something that would uplift viewers and remind them of the beauty in the world and I hope it can serve as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always light . This abstract art installation is being prepared to be on display in a show TBD 5 square tiles x 5 rectangular tiles x 2 = 20 works of art Square tiles are : Acrylic and pastel on paper. Acrylic paper linen finish, acid free, heavy weight. 246lb ( 400 g/m ) 12 in x 12 in ( 30.5 x 30.5 cm) Rectangular tiles are : Acrylic and pastel on paper Yupo Legion Watercolor Paper, acid free, medium weight 74 lb (200 gsm) 11" x 14" ( 27.94 cn x 35.56 cm )