Mari Matamoros
Lake Wylie-Clover, SC
Originally from Venezuela and residing in the US since 1981 when became an Fine Art student at Siena Heights University to continue my Art career
MessageBorn in Venezuela, raised among a multitalented family that merged from all areas of the arts such as architecture, fine arts, music, preforming arts, television and movie production including generations of self-made craftsmen and craftswomen. Graduated from the N.A.I.S institute of Interior Design in Caracas, Venezuela. Then an Undergraduate of Fine Arts at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, with a concentration in sculpture and strength on hand building ceramic medium and a minor in early education Montessori.
After a short 3 year stay back in Venezuela where had the pleasure of working with clay in company of many Artist and family as well, decided to comeback to the USA due to the constant riots and unsafe environment. Life then twisted the passion into drawing and painting while living in Richmond, Virginia where was part of the "HOWL DOG Collective”. Under the teachings of professor Wolfgang Jasper, became attracted to drawing large charcoals. While in Richmond, had the pleasure to show at the Art-space Skylight Gallery in 1999.
Moved to Orlando Florida in 2000 where used all the talent experimenting with new things. Got trained at The Faux Finish International Company where acquired licensing of their high-end architectural products. Opened a Faux Finishing Company which in blend with the Interior Design Skills, dedicated to assisting people decorating their homes in their very own unique way. In 2008 business related to homes improvements took a tool and with work cut in half decided to go back to school. In need of bettering business skills, acquired a Bachelor in Business Administrations with a concentration in E-Commerce in November of 2011 from Strayer University.
Life took a turn forcing a move due to Husband's work relocation in 2012. Now resident of Clover South Carolina, where served as the Curator for Gallery120 for 6 years, where got presented by the South Carolina Recreation & Park Association with The Champion Community Award in 2020 and then again got recognized by the Mayor and Council in January of 2024 for Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Town of Clover As Curator and Board Chair. In 2023, to strengthen the work that already is been preforming in helping people transform thru the arts, became a Licensed Practitioner of NLP and is working on finding a studio where to have transformational art workshops. Also, will be heading workshops making sculptures as a certified Paverpol Instructor. Still making Art at the Home-Studio, while presently serving as VP at the Catawba River Art Guild
Has participated in a Solo Show at Gallery120, Group and Judged shows around the area and has received awards from Southern Arts Society Inc. (SASi) and the League of Charlotte Artists. In addition, has been working on commissions, pursuing to start a store online, all while still working as a consultant and a High End finisher to those who love to have something unique on their homes.
Statement
Mixing from a variety of mediums and creating new things is what I strive for.
As an artist who believes in everyone being different, I try to customize my art creations and original ideas to the client's very own unique ways and needs.
On my original drawings, paintings, and sculptures, I try to portray originality, uniqueness, and a sense of honesty.
"When looking at a naked tree, I find that none are the same in any way, shape, or form; with no green leaves to clothe them, they cannot hide their truth.
On the free movement through life, everyone develops their own character.
In nature, we are not copies, we are true originals"
Mari
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