Brave Woman
Brave Woman
By Maral Maniss
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Mixed Media with Silver Leaf on Stretched Canvas
80 x 120 cm
In the heart of the canvas that stood witness to the passage of time, there raised a portrait that captured the essence of courage and resilience. The subject, a woman of indomitable spirit, emerged from the strokes of the artist’s brush as an inspiration of strength and bravery.
The artist Maral Maniss skillfully portrayed her with an expression marked by the lines of experience, etched not by the weariness of defeat but by the battles fought and victories earned. Each brush stroke revealed a story, a narrative of challenges accepted and oppositions faced with a steady resolve.
The woman’s posture excluded a quiet strength, her shoulders shaped with her high-held fish-like head. She stood as a testament to the triumph of the human spirit over a difficulty. The details of her body spoke of a journey through the storms of life and gender equality.
Behind her, a backdrop unfolded, showcasing the abstract organic forms. These elements complemented the narrative, hinting at the massiveness of her experiences and the challenges she had conquered.
This brave woman figure in the painting, frozen in time yet energetic with life, served as an inspiration to all who laid eyes upon her. She became a symbol not just of strength but of long-suffering human capacity to rise above circumstances and emerge victorious. As the observer investigated the layers of the canvas, they found a connection, a significance with the courage compressed in the strokes of the artist’s brush and gesture, immortalized in the timeless beauty of the portrait.
About Maral Maniss
Born in Lebanon, Maral Maniss grew up in Beirut City. She holds a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts from the Lebanese University.
Lately, she has become involved with expressive and bold-style paintings. Her inspiration is rooted in the works of Arshlie Gorky, Jackson Pollock, and other modern Western artists. Maniss’ paintings and sculptures have been exhibited in private and group shows at numerous art galleries and cultural institutions.
Her artworks are located at the MACAM Museum-Byblos and with private collectors in Lebanon and abroad.
Maral Maniss’ painting has a closer connection to her childhood and surroundings. She speaks of the strength of her roots and the beauty often found in things that seem to be forgotten. Maniss’ inspirations are rooted in her unique style and have involved in a highly skillful studio practice. Her bold organic work investigates women's interaction and humanity’s spirit to rise above social concepts. Through the use of diverse materials, these investigations are manifested via an uncommon, impulsive, and organic voice. Full of energetic movements and gestures. Her artworks refer to the strength that Maral Maniss has had to have in her life journey. It is also reflecting on the flexibility of communities sharing her Lebanese Armenian roots. A lot of mediums and materials were used to create her work. Each color/medium consists of many layers of thin paint, ink, silver leaf, markers, lines, and composition.