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Influenced by natural and organic forms,
Maeve Harris renders expressions of color and
light. Created with a variety of inks and
pigments, her paintings reveal a focus on the
medium itself. She is interested in the integration
of traditional subject matter with contemporary
styles and techniques.
Born in New Jersey in 1976, Harris grew up on
the east coast in Washington DC and outside
of New York City. She became an avid
equestrian and has a passion for horses and
the art of dressage. She also fell in love with the
creative process at an early age. Encouraged
by the diversity of art New York had to offer,
Maeve explored the tradition and historical
importance of works at the Metropolitan
Museum to installations and contemporary
pieces in galleries. She feels fortunate to have
been exposed to a broad spectrum of
influences, and is especially affected by works
from living artists.
Harris moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1994 where
she attended Arizona State University and
received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in
photography. Her work in photographic
processes carried into printmaking and
continued into painting. She references
photographs both found and of her own in her
work and enjoys experimentation with other
media to push the limits of paint.
Study abroad in Florence Italy richly influenced
Harris’ life both personally and artistically.
Travel and adventure are an important part
of her life and she draws from her experiences
an optimistic and wholehearted spirit. She
enjoys love, laughter, and a good bottle of
wine, and is a storyteller at heart. Currently she
resides in Seattle, WA where she paints from
her studio in Pioneer Square.
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