Featured image: Kaleidoscopic Vision #6, Mary-Ellen Latino, 2023, mixed media, 48 x 32 in. / 121.92 x 81.28 cm.
Mary-Ellen Latino’s mixed media artworks showcase a compelling fusion of texture, color, and thematic depth.
Mary-Ellen Latino is a mixed media artist known for her textured artworks that explore themes of nature, protection, and human history, using both abstract and representational forms.
Through her distinctive use of materials and innovative techniques, Latino explores varied subjects, from abstract interpretations of nature to more direct representational forms, presenting each theme with a unique aesthetic and emotional resonance.
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Global Guardian Angel (2020)
Global Guardian Angel, Mary-Ellen Latino, 2020, mixed media, 36 x 36 in. / 91.44 x 91.44 cm.
"Global Guardian Angel" is an abstract creation that utilizes texture to mimic a celestial and comforting presence, reminiscent of wings or an embrace. The central motif, shaped like a heart, suggests love and protection. Latino's use of cool and warm hues seamlessly blends to create a sense of depth and intrigue, suggesting both the earthly and the ethereal. This artwork might represent a universal protector, watching over a world in turmoil, with the textural overlays adding to its mystical allure.
MY GARDEN OF HOPE (2021)
MY GARDEN OF HOPE, Mary-Ellen Latino, 2021, mixed media, 48 x 32 in. / 121.92 x 81.28 cm.
In "MY GARDEN OF HOPE," Latino delves into the intimate realm of personal solace found in nature. This piece combines soft blues and vibrant greens to illustrate a lush garden scene, interspersed with floral imagery and abstract forms. The layered texture and the delicate juxtaposition of colors evoke a sense of growth, renewal, and optimism. It’s a reflective piece, inviting viewers to consider their places of personal peace and aspiration.
Geological Wonders! (2022)
Geological Wonders!, Mary-Ellen Latino, 2022, mixed media, 40 x 32 in. / 101.6 x 81.28 cm.
"Geological Wonders!" stands out with its bold, earthy tones and rugged textures, mirroring the raw beauty of natural landscapes. The artwork captures the essence of ancient rock formations, adorned with petroglyph-like markings, suggesting a deep reverence for the natural world and human history. This piece speaks to the enduring power and mystery of our planet, engaging viewers with its intricate details and thought-provoking composition.
Mary-Ellen Latino’s artworks are a testament to the transformative power of mixed media. Each piece, from the protective embrace of "Global Guardian Angel" to the serene depths of "MY GARDEN OF HOPE" and the rugged terrain of "Geological Wonders!," invites viewers into a vividly rendered world. Latino’s art not only beautifies spaces but also enriches our understanding of the world around us, proving that art can be both a refuge and a revelation.
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Poetry of the Sea!, Mary-Ellen Latino, 2022, mixed media, 32 x 61 in. / 81.28 x 154.94 cm.
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