The images of my work reflect my fascination with the mystery of relics and ancient artifacts, which is inherent in many of the pieces I create. The “Feminine Sacred” is also an integral theme recurrent in my work. I am captivated by humanity’s reverence for the divine female. The ruins and museums I visited in places such as Heraklion, the Parthenon, Turkey, Mexico, Asia, Egypt, Africa.... have been some of my strongest influences. The treasures found in archaeological digs have incredible stories to tell. I try to capture the feeling one gets when seeing an artifact, the reverence and spirituality invoked by such pieces. I play with the crossover of cultures, religions, ethnicities, beliefs, etc. to meld them into a harmonious piece, reflecting my desire for a harmonious world.


 

©2010 Maria De Castro