I was born in 1999 in London to an Italo-Danish household and am currently based in Southampton, England. I believe that my largely international upbringing has permeated my work and outlook on art, and continues to do so. I am studying Natural Sciences, but a passion for Fine Art has and will always be a defining part of my life, whether it be through sketchbook keeping, life drawing or portraiture. I first drew before I could walk, painted my first large piece at age 5, illustrated for my school's charity organisations from 11, and have been taking regular portrait commissions since 2015. In June 2018, some of my work was exhibited as part of a "King's" themed exhibition at King's College Cambridge, and my life painting won 2nd place in the Ryland's Art Fund Prize at the College. I am looking forward to exhibiting at King's College in Spring 2020.
If you are interested in a commission or have any questions, feel free to drop me an email at mariadaria@gmail.com.
Prizes, exhibitions and roles:
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King Edward VI Art Scholarship 2010 and 2013
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Mika "doodle" illustration prize, first place for 'Origin of Love', 2013.
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Ryland's Art Fund Exhibition, King's College, Cambridge, March 2018
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2nd Prize for 'Life Painting'
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"King's" exhibition, King's College Cambridge, June 2018
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member of King's affair arts committee 2019
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designed and organised decorations, promotional material and logos for the event, which hosted several thousand guests
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member of king's college art room committee
Past courses: Life drawing workshop 2014-2015 (Chris Hardwood), Life Drawing and Painting 2015 (Royal Drawing School), Portraiture 2016 (Paul Gildea), Animation for Beginners 2015 (Roundhouse, London).