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| The New York Optimist March 2009 |
| I’m an artist because it’s my nature and in a certain way my instinct; I can’t live the other way. When people see my paintings I’d like them to be happier and kinder.-Maya Green |
I’m an artist because it’s my nature and in certain way my instinct; I can’t live the other way. Originally, I was born and raised in
Ukraine and I first developed my love of art there. Since my childhood, I have been intrigued with the patterning of light and the
interaction of color. I studied at the School of Art in Ukraine. On 1978 I graduated from the Facility of Art. In 1996 I moved to
Israel and settled in Tiberias, where I continued to pursue my passion as an artist and sculptor.
Lived in Enakievo, Donetsk,Nizhnevartovsk ,Anapa,Tiberias ,New York, Saint Paul.Now, I live and work between Tel Aviv and
Los Angeles.
About my artwork
I’m often asked why I paint, how I do that, whether I’m tired, what’s the purpose, what I want to say in my artworks and etc.
Honestly, I’m not tired at all. I can’t stop creating; for me, it’s the same as stop breathing. Artist is not the occupation, it’s rather
a disease. To me, art is a state of mind. All my works express a different concept made up with a strong sense of spirituality and
sensibility.
In my work I seek to complement the moments I encounter. I attempt breaking down life to its visual essentials – light, dark,
balance, movement, tone. In so doing perhaps I can reveal a new perspective. I enjoy capturing the essence of a moment.I
consider a painting complete when the idea I am trying to express matches the thoughts in my mind. Often this process leaves me
naked and feeling exceptionally vulnerable.
My artworks reproduce my everyday impressions and I’d like to share them with everyone. I would like to “warm” those who
like my art, enlighten their day and make them happier. Therefore, if somebody, while looking at my artwork gets that special
feeling of something personal, I'm satisfied.
Artists I like
Van Gogh, Henri Matisse,Claude Monet,Paul Gauguin...
Interests
Movies, Music, Arts, Literature, Fine Arts, Photography
If you weren't an artist, what other Profession would you do?
I’m an artist because it’s my nature and in certain way my instinct; I can’t live the other way.
Favourite Personal Quote
it's complicated
Ward Nasse Art Gallery
The Centre of the Artworld is
New York, LA, online
My Web Address is
www.yessy.com/maya
Ukraine and I first developed my love of art there. Since my childhood, I have been intrigued with the patterning of light and the
interaction of color. I studied at the School of Art in Ukraine. On 1978 I graduated from the Facility of Art. In 1996 I moved to
Israel and settled in Tiberias, where I continued to pursue my passion as an artist and sculptor.
Lived in Enakievo, Donetsk,Nizhnevartovsk ,Anapa,Tiberias ,New York, Saint Paul.Now, I live and work between Tel Aviv and
Los Angeles.
About my artwork
I’m often asked why I paint, how I do that, whether I’m tired, what’s the purpose, what I want to say in my artworks and etc.
Honestly, I’m not tired at all. I can’t stop creating; for me, it’s the same as stop breathing. Artist is not the occupation, it’s rather
a disease. To me, art is a state of mind. All my works express a different concept made up with a strong sense of spirituality and
sensibility.
In my work I seek to complement the moments I encounter. I attempt breaking down life to its visual essentials – light, dark,
balance, movement, tone. In so doing perhaps I can reveal a new perspective. I enjoy capturing the essence of a moment.I
consider a painting complete when the idea I am trying to express matches the thoughts in my mind. Often this process leaves me
naked and feeling exceptionally vulnerable.
My artworks reproduce my everyday impressions and I’d like to share them with everyone. I would like to “warm” those who
like my art, enlighten their day and make them happier. Therefore, if somebody, while looking at my artwork gets that special
feeling of something personal, I'm satisfied.
Artists I like
Van Gogh, Henri Matisse,Claude Monet,Paul Gauguin...
Interests
Movies, Music, Arts, Literature, Fine Arts, Photography
If you weren't an artist, what other Profession would you do?
I’m an artist because it’s my nature and in certain way my instinct; I can’t live the other way.
Favourite Personal Quote
it's complicated
Ward Nasse Art Gallery
The Centre of the Artworld is
New York, LA, online
My Web Address is
www.yessy.com/maya
| Artist: Maya Green |
| Ward Nasse Art Gallery The Centre of the Artworld is New York, LA www.yessy.com/maya |