Born and raised in Hong Kong, Maria Lobo’s art training took her to Italy, Spain, Canada, and California. Studying at the University of Santa Clara and the San Francisco Art Institute, she gained degrees in Fine Art and Painting in 1985. Maria returned to Hong Kong in 1994, having been part of the San Francisco Hunters Point Artists’ Community. In 2003 she relocated to Vancouver, Canada and she currently lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As a result of her international perspective, Maria’s work is a balance of East and West. She combines numerous techniques and materials to create mixed media works, utilizing, patterns and symbols from a multicultural perspective.
Maria exhibits her work internationally. In addition to traditional gallery shows, she frequently works on site-specific commissioned pieces for collectors, designers, corporations, residential and hospitality clients.
These works attempt to create balance and calm
out of the chaos of abstraction. The playful shapes could be reflections in raindrops,
or stepping stones showing
a path to a fun future destination.
I am organizing and "capturing" abstract forms into a meditative pattern which feels peaceful and joyful.
Balancing Asian and Western abstract forms to create something harmonious and playful.
This is a refection of my heritage and combines traditional Asian materials and techniques with European materials and techniques.
Peace and harmony are my goal.
These artworks are created using
the same techniques as Asian Batik fabrics, where wax is used to block off areas before color is added.
Paying homage to my heritage and my Indonesian grandfather.
Flowing patterns and balance are my aim with this collection.
Our founders have combined their experiences and passions in Art and Blockchain.
