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Maryana Carollo-Grgas
Painter
Growing up in a Sicilian household, she's heard these generational inspirational quotes
and proverbs all her life. These ancient words of wisdom offer a form of cultural education,
providing a way to interpret both the Sicilian dialect and the message it conveys. She has always been fascinated by the idea of inspiring people to think optimistically and from a different perspective, especially since she was raised as a pessimist. It can be a cruel world, but it doesn’t always need to be portrayed that way. Inspirational quotes are ubiquitous, creatively stimulating feelings and understandings of a way of life. Her artistic body of work serves as a window into these proverbs, which she expresses through a mix of media, combining drawings on oil paintings with the influence of Sicilian pottery patterns. Sometimes the message can be unclear and requires clarification, as it is often interpreted from a Sicilian perspective. The English language has the phrase, ‘Break a leg,’ which means good luck, not breaking a leg. She takes the literal Sicilian translation, which can be
obscured in the English language. She creates playful artworks that feature vibrant colors and pottery patterns to frame the quoted drawing. They offer an educational viewpoint for people of all ages. Once she's created all these works, she will incorporate them into a book that she will publish for people to see and enjoy.
Maryana's Gallery
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