What's New
| November 5, 2009: |
Images of Nature Since moving half time to Nicasio, in Northern California, I have become inspired by the glories of the landscape of Marin County. Please enjoy my new works in this series. Retablos I continue to develop Retablos as a genre and create a fanciful world in each new piece. |
| September 21, 2008: |
Please view the paintings added to the galleries. There is also a new gallery
called Exhibits where photos of recent exhibits will appear.
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| September 20, 2008: |
October, 2008 Many works have sold this past year. The new owners have told me that, when they look at their piece, they sense the joy and warmth with went into each creation. |
| September 19, 2008: |
October, 2008 Homage Series This series pays homage to a real person, mother, sister, father, friend, or mentor. Using objects that belonged to this person, I create either a painting with collage elements or a Retablo. So I have developed the Homage series. |
| November 9, 2007: |
Events to come: May, 2008 Paintings and Retablos at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery, Vista |
| November 9, 2007: |
November 19, 2007- January 4, 2008 Retablo Exhibit in Carlsbad at Dove Library My retablos are a collaboration between many hands and many hearts. Each of the retablos evokes a specific person, culture, or emotion, and, as portable art, transports the viewer to its small cosmos. Dove Library 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 tel 760 602-2038 Mon. - Thurs.:9 am to 9 pm Fri., Sat.: 9 am to 5 pm Sun.: 1-5 pm |
| November 8, 2007: |
Many changes have come to the website.
A new section called Istanbul Art has been added
to commemorate the exciting show in a
6th century Byzantine cistern in Istanbul. Images of more new work have been added
throughout the website and especially to the Retablos.
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| January 10, 2007: |
Encinitas Civic Center Exhibit: Maura's RETABLOS
team up with fine art portraits A catered Artist Reception for Mr. Wagemakers and Ms. Harvey will be held on Wednesday, January 17, from 5:00-7:00pm. For more information, please call (760) 633-2746 or Maura (858) 509-2130. Old World meets New in City Hall Exhibits Dutch master style portraits and contemporary found object retablos are featured. Two established artists from diverse artistic genres will exhibit their works in the month of January at the Civic Center Art Gallery in Encinitas. Portraits in oil by Rene Wagemakers and found object retablos by Maura Harvey. What are Retablos? Retablos or Santero boxes, as they were first called, originated in Europe and came to Peru with the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century. Before bringing them to Peru, the boxes were used as portable altars by medieval travelers and were carried by soldiers into battle during the Crusades. Wagemakers' Portraits Wagemakers' portraits are “so realistic they have been mistaken for photographs” The artworks will be on view during January and February at Encinitas City Hall, located at 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, California 92014. Hours of operation are from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. please note, City Hall is closed every other Friday. |
| September 17, 2006: |
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Show Maura is one of over twenty local artists featured in this annual exhibit at The Next Door Gallery September 30, Saturday, 5 to 8 p m Opening Reception with Mexican munchies, music and a free mini-shrine workshop. Show continues Sept. 30 to Nov. 4 Store/Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, Noon to 5 p m. Studio Maureen and The Next Door Gallery 2963 Beech at 30th Street in South Park San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 233-6679 www.studiomaureen.com |
| September 5, 2006: |
Reception September 13, 2006, from 5 to 7 p m HOMAGE and HONOR: A Message of Hope Please join me for refreshments and music by guitarist Alejandro Padilla. Encinitas Civic Center Art Gallery 505 South Vulcan, Encinitas, CA 92024 (across from Coaster Station) Show continues September 1 through September 29 Open, 7 to 6 p m,Monday - Thursday, open alternate Fridays (closed, 9/8 and 9/22) HOMAGE I paint the eyes the faces of all the sisters of the world beautiful they shine jewels skin colors at night I dream of them long braids shell necklaces rustling silks they envelop me on the head of the smallest sister I place a golden wreath |
| August 15, 2006: |
We have added Poetry Page.
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| August 3, 2006: |
ONE WOMAN SHOW HOMAGE and HONOR: A Message of Hope Encinitas Civic Center Art Gallery September 1 through September 29 505 South Vulcan, Encinitas, CA 92024 (across from Coaster Station) Open, 7 to 6 p m, Monday - Thursday, open alternate Fridays (closed, 9/8 and 9/22) Reception September 13, 2006, from 5 to 7 p m |
| August 3, 2006: |
Distinction Gallery Saturday, August 12, Reception, 5 to 8 p m with reggae band 317 East Grand Avenue Escondido, CA 92025 Exhibit (Aug. 10-Oct.7, 2006) A large studio (STUDIO 14) upstairs in Distinction is devoted entirely to my pieces; 24 works and many poems are exhibited |
| August 3, 2006: |
San Diego Book Arts National Juried Exhibition Friday, August 11, Reception, 4 to 6 p m UCSD,Geisel Library, Main Floor La Jolla, CA 92093 Exhibit lasts Aug. 11 through Sept. 8, 2006 I have a piece chosen here entitled "Chula" |
| April 30, 2006: |
We have added a web counter.
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| April 25, 2006: | Welcome to my new website. We opened. |