Size: 70 × 50 × 2 cm
Technical: Mixed media on canvas (marble dust, gold), with additional natural materials-

Maria Stoltefaut develops an artistic language that is deeply material and sensory, where the matter itself becomes the protagonist. Her works, created with mixed media on canvas incorporating natural powders such as marble, lime, ash, and pigments, occupy a space between abstraction and naturalistic suggestion. The choice of natural materials is not merely a technical element but a conceptual one: each piece seems to emerge from the earth, the sand, the rocks, evoking inner landscapes suspended between memory and sensory perception. Stoltefaut’s style is characterized by a strong focus on texture and layering. The surfaces achieve both tactile and visual depth, where the materials interact to create effects of light and shadow that change with the viewer’s perspective and distance. The use of natural powders and pigments gives the works a simultaneous sense of fragility and permanence: the matter appears solid yet transformable, still yet in constant flux. Her palette is refined and measured, often composed of neutral tones, earthy shades, and metallic accents such as gold, suggesting subtle reflections and vibrations. This balance between delicate hues and natural materials creates a meditative atmosphere, inviting the viewer to a slow and attentive contemplation. Maria Stoltefaut’s art moves between the tangible dimension of matter and the emotional dimension of experience. Her works do not convey explicit narratives but evoke sensations and memories, stimulating active participation from the viewer, who completes the piece through their own perception. The combination of technique, materials, and poetic sensitivity renders her style immediately recognizable, capable of transforming matter into pure emotion.