John 19:34 by Maria Tarruella, photo via limestreetgallery.com

White Stone Gallery introduces a new Christian exhibition

White Stone Gallery introduces Maria Tarruella, a contemporary artist of Madrid, Spain. The artist's US debut show will open on February 27 and close on March 29, reports White Stone Gallery in its news release.

Maria Tarruella's rich layered works, which can be almost 7 feet by 7 feet, are collaged and painted using wax, acrylic paint, paper, iron powder, pigments, ashes, and mineral powder on raw linen canvas. Each element having an intended purpose and meaning. Tarruella's aim is to bring attention to God's presence found in the quotidian graces that he blesses us with on every step of our way. In prayer and full of excitement and passion, Tarruella creates a visual experience that changes as you move through the room. Some elements are only visible from certain angles. One layer, which looks like wind washing over the canvas, is only visible in the dark.

The exhibition Hope, which includes some of Tarruella's largest works, will be installed in both gallery rooms. The smaller room allows the lights to turn off and on for the viewer to experience the full beauty of these works.

Maria Tarruella, of Madrid, Spain, received her BA in European Cultural Studies at the American University in Paris, graduating Cum Laude with a concentration in Art History. She continued her studies in Fine Arts (painting concentration) at the University of Bellas Artes in Barcelona, Spain; studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and at Sotheby´s Institute in London. Tarruella worked in Venice, at the Guggenheim Collection and in London and Madrid for Sotheby´s. She has had successful solo exhibitions in Madrid and Barcelona. Her work is sold internationally; being part of private collections in Spain, London, Rome, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Mexico, Israel and Dubai. This is her first show in the US.

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[02/01/2009]

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