Mariana Peirano

After many years of abandoning my art, I started painting again as a form of release and self reflection in 2013. I chose portraits -female mainly - which allowed me to project my own feelings and emotions . In many cases, the paintings were acompanied by poems I wrote, giving me a voice I didn't previuosly have.

In 2017, I moved to Ojai, and fell in love with the landscapes and peaceful community. The tress, in particular, inspired me and motivated me to create. When the Thomas fires blazed through the area, I felt a deep sadness and sense of responsibility towards the enviroment.

For that reason my work since then has been dedicated to the natural world, Mother Earth and the interconnectedness that binds us all.