Painting titled "The Stream" by Mirza Vanessa-Maria, Original Artwork, Acrylic

The Stream (2014) Painting by Mirza Vanessa-Maria

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Original Artwork Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Artworks classification

Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 14.2in, Width 18.9in
Categories Paintings under $5,000 Abstract

The place of quietness and peace by the side of a little stream. About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles Acrylic Paint using traditional[...]

Mirza Vanessa-Maria

India

Vanessa Maria Mirza is a visual artist/choreographer of Anglo-Indian heritage born and raised in Kolkata, India. Her work reflects a vision of intangible realities captured as abstract impressions. Her paintings have rich tones and colours with a compositional design defined by bold contrasts, textural effects and a natural flow of shape, line and pattern. Vanessa uses art as an expression of inner thinking, a release of states of tranquility, chaos, freedom and musing as seen in the unrestrained aesthetic of her creations.

Vanessa began exploring the medium of oil and acrylics while studying in Taipei (Taiwan) in the Master of Fine Arts, Choreography program at the Taipei National University of the Arts (2008-2010 & 2011-2013). Her interactions with young international artists particularly from the Czech Republic, USA and South Africa fuelled her interest in experimenting with the medium of painting alongside her dance practice. While living and travelling through South-East Asia her works have been influenced by the aesthetics of Chinese painting and calligraphy, local culture, architecture, language and lifestyle of people.

Vanessa’s interdisciplinary arts interest, resulted in a dance production ‘Dream Realms’, inspired by seven of her original paintings performed in Taipei, Taiwan (April 2013). A solo exhibition of her works titled ‘Reflections’ was showcased at The Promenade Lounge, Taj Bengal Hotel Kolkata in June 2014. She was also nominated as an artist for the international art fair, ArtRooms 2015, in London (UK). She has also been invited to exhibit her works in Koenders Galerie in The Hague (Netherlands) and Le Dame Art Gallery (UK). Since November 2014, she co-directs a young artists initiative held at Assembly of God Church (Park Street), Kolkata, to encourage creative exploration in painting, with a group exhibition in the Artist’s Circle (June 2015). Vanessa is also a registered visual artist with Saatchi Art Gallery (UK/USA) and has sold her paintings internationally.

Vanessa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from St. Xavier’s College (Kolkata, India) (2002-2005). Currently located in India she is involved in teaching/choreographic assignments at Rhythmosaic Dance Company, Modern High School & The Doodle Room. She is also an arts consultant with Chaitown Creatives a platform for young artists in Kolkata since November 2015. She is also the Director for the Dance Bridges Festival, a newly founded international dance festival in the city, with its first edition in August 2015.