Original artwork description:

In “The Play of Light”, Mari Skakun reveals her unique visual code, exploring the interplay of light, movement, and color. Created en plein air in Goa, this work captures the ever-changing dance of sunlight on palm leaves. For the artist, this act of observation is not merely a moment of fixation but a painterly investigation into the very nature of light itself.

Combining oil and oil pastel, Mari creates a sense of continuous motion. Her energetic brushstrokes and expressive lines do more than depict visual impressions—they capture the breath of nature, its rhythms, and its pulses. The flexible canvas (58×84 cm) serves as a membrane, absorbing and transforming light into a vibrant pictorial language.

“The Play of Light” is an invitation to contemplation. The painting transcends the traditional landscape, evolving into a dialogue with the viewer, an attempt to convey something intangible—something that often escapes the eye. This is the essence of Mari Skakun’s work: they do not merely depict nature, but speak in its very language.

Mari Skakun is an abstract expressionist painter and a participant in international exhibitions. The artist lives and works in Paris, France.
Maria develops a unique visual code based on intuitive lines and an exploration of the subconscious, conveying emotional and psychological states. Through her artistic process, the artist experiences various psychological conditions, on the canvas, making it a deeply mystical process. Her works explore the connection between corporeality, sexuality, and the inner world, creating a space for viewers to deeply immerse themselves in the subject. Her art is filled with emotions and feelings.
Her paintings are in many collections around the world.
Maria has participated in international exhibitions in France, Poland, and Belarus, and has also held seven solo exhibitions.
Maria has a higher art education, having graduated from the Institute of Contemporary Knowledge in Minsk, and also holds a degree in architecture.

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Materials used:

Oil canvas oil sticks

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