Featured image: Gaia - Symbolic Study, Maria Aragon, 2022, oil on canvas, 12 x 12 in. / 30.48 x 30.48 cm.
Maria Aragon's oil paintings are a melodic fusion of mythological narratives and vibrant visuals, offering a fresh take on ancient deities through a modern lens.
Maria Aragon is an artist who infuses her vibrant oil paintings with mythological themes, blending ancient narratives with a modern aesthetic.
"Spring Visualization - Winking Goddess," "Buddhist Apollo," and "Fantasia On A Theme of Venus" are eloquent examples of her ability to translate mythical essence into colorful, contemporary artistry.
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Spring Visualization - Winking Goddess, Maria Aragon, 2023, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in. / 40.64 x 50.8 cm.
"Spring Visualization - Winking Goddess" captures the playful side of Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring. Aragon's use of soft, floral motifs enveloping the deity's visage infuses the canvas with a sense of renewal and mischief. The wink adds a dynamic twist, suggesting the goddess's knowing power over the change of seasons.
Buddhist Apollo, Maria Aragon, 2022, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 in. / 35.56 x 27.94 cm.
In "Buddhist Apollo," Aragon crafts a cross-cultural interpretation of the Greek god Apollo, seen through the tranquility of Buddhist art. The oil study on canvas paper is a contemplative piece, where the traditional features of Apollo are rendered with an aura of Eastern spiritualism, symbolizing a bridge between Western and Eastern mythologies.
Fantasia On A Theme of Venus, Maria Aragon, 2023, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in. / 40.64 x 50.8 cm.
"Fantasia On A Theme of Venus" is a creative spin on the Greek Goddess Venus/Aphrodite, emerging from Aragon's "Beautiful Chaos" series. This painting swirls with vibrant hues that symbolize the goddess's association with love and beauty, while the abstract forms suggest the unpredictable nature of both.
Maria Aragon’s work is a captivating dance of the divine with the earthly, an exploration of how ancient myths can still resonate in today's visual language. Her canvases are alive with the energy of the past, narrated with a contemporary voice that speaks to the timeless relevance of these stories. Each piece not only represents a deity but also invites reflection on their enduring influence in modern culture.
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Gaia - Symbolic Study, Maria Aragon, 2022, oil on canvas, 12 x 12 in. / 30.48 x 30.48 cm.
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