OVERLAP (2018) Painting by Maria Empis Meira

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Original Artwork Painting, Gouache on Paper

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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 22.1in, Width 29.9in
Categories Paintings under $5,000

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles. Gouache. The substances are diluted with water and rendered pasty and opaque by the addition of gum and honey. The colors become opaque and can, therefore, be superimposed, which makes one paint with gouache as with oil. The gouache is recommended by its bright, fresh and delicate tones. Technic [...]

Maria Empis Meira

Portugal

My artistic journey is deeply rooted in the intersection of structure, color, and emotion. Trained as both an architect and an artist, I have always been drawn to the spatial qualities of form and composition, as well as the expressive power of color. My education in Architecture, enriched by a master’s degree in Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites, has shaped a visual language where geometry, memory, and atmosphere converge. Over the years, I have cultivated a practice that bridges technical precision with intuitive exploration, often using drawing and painting as tools to investigate balance, rhythm, and transformation. My work reflects a deep curiosity about space—both physical and emotional—and how it can be reimagined through artistic expression. Living, studying, and working in different European cities has further influenced my creative perspective, infusing it with a sensitivity to cultural diversity and the layered narratives of place. I continue to explore the tension between control and spontaneity, structure and fluidity, in an ongoing search for authenticity and connection. Teaching painting to both children and adults has also become an integral part of my practice, offering a space where sharing, learning, and creating unfold together. Through this, I remain engaged with the evolving dialogue between artist, viewer, and the world we inhabit.