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
UP-COMING SHOWS
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July 24 - Aug 10/08 | "PIAF" Juried | Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC |
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June 26 - July 10/08 | "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 8-28/07 | "Erotica" Juried | Artworks, Gabriola, BC |