Maarten Perera, a contemporary Canadian visual artist that uses mixed media to convey his personal journey. His differences made him stronger. Dyslexic, ethnic, gay, he shares his marginal voice, which screams loudly from the canvas for his audience. This vibrant style can be found in many private collections world wide. "I grew stronger because of my diversity and I am forever grateful for that."
Rich in story-telling and strong in colour, Perera uses mixed media and often wordage to convey his tale. The palette is lucid and free. Fundamentally, Perera demonstrates the viewpoint of an outsider fitting into society. Being a visible minority and spending much of his life assisting marginal populations, Perera believes we all have the right to see, to hear and to speak.
"I am passionate, wait a minute, let me say obssessive about my art, my voice my life. My images are 'slices of life' seen through my eyes."
PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE NEW ONLINE STORE OPENING SHORTLY
Check out the new land store at:
Slice Of Life: Art Collectables
10 - 3415 South Rd, Gabriola, BC Canada (upstairs @ the Silva Bay Inn)
Hours: Monday closed, Tue - Sun 11:00am - 4:00pm
250.247.7994
CURRENT SHOWS
| Apr 06 - May 29/09 | "Around The World" Group | Slice of Life Gallery, Gabriola, BC |
| Mar 05 - Apr 01/09 | "Red Dot Series" Juried | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |
| Feb 12 - Feb 28/09 | "Erotica" Juried | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |
| Feb 01 - Mar 31/09 | "The Gift of Love" Group |
Slice of Life Gallery, Gabriola, BC |
| Jan 01 - Jan 31/09 | "As Seasons Change" Group |
Slice of Life Gallery, Gabriola, BC |
SHOWS - PREVIOUS YEARS
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Nov 13 - Dec 09/08 |
"UDHR@60 Amnesty Canada" Juried | Canvas Lounge, Vancouver, BC |
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Oct 11 - Oct 25/08 |
"Murder of Crows" Solo | Slice of Life Gallery, Gabriola, BC |
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July 24 - Aug 0/08 |
"PIAF" Juried | Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC |
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June 26 - July 0/08 |
"The Key" Juried | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |
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April 05/08 |
Skinpulse" Group benefit for PACE & ASTEP | Fall Gallery, Vancouver, BC |
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Feb 14 - Feb 27/08 |
"Erotic" Juried | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |
| Oct 06 - Oct 08/07 | "Diaries Of A Middle-aged Teenager" Solo | The Studio, Gabriola, BC |
| Jly 26 - Aug 01/07 | "La Luna" Solo | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |
| Jne 28 - Jly 04/07 | "The Envelope Please" Juried | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |
| May 12 - Jly 14/07 | "Beyond Tradition" Juried | Maple Ridge Gallery, BC |
| Apr 23 - May 01/07 | "Joy" Open | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |
| Feb 8 - Feb 28/07 | "Erotica" Juried | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |