The simple expression for the complex thought is what I strive for, not to be grandiose but intimate and human. Maria Maneos
Theme of Nature Oil Paintings
Avoiding representation literally allows for greater clarity in the meaning behind this series of paintings. A degree of ambiguity rouses a sense of familiarity without presenting a specific location, for the theme of nature is only a vehicle, by trying to present a visual dialogue that everyone can relate to, but not identify with in the same way.