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"Eagles Spinning II" by Maria Szakats showcases a subtle blend of sky blue and earthy tones, rendered with soft, fuzzy textures that suggest motion and blending. The abstract form hints at the dynamic movement of an eagle in flight, utilizing the tactile nature of textile to create fluidity. Szakats employs a unique technique where the fabric's texture enhances visual depth and motion. This piece reflects her transition from fashion to fine art, exploring the interplay between image, material, and the value of artisanal time in production. ...
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Born in Romania in 1984, Maria Szakats is an Austrian artist who graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs and now lives and works in Paris. Working mainly with textiles and using a wide range of techniques, she produces works combining textiles and installation, and attempts to create a tension between craft, image and material. After fifteen years' experience as a stylist in the fashion industry, Maria Szakats decided in 2021 to refocus her work on purely artistic considerations, developing a practice that questions notions of value in terms of production time, value, use and material. ...
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