Unveiling the Twisted Truth: Mari Zhar's Art Will Shatter Your Perception of Reality!

 

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Prepare to be moved, for Mari Zhar's artworks, "Distorted Versions of Deeper Truth," part of the Ready. Get Grit. exhibition with several artworks from various artists on display from July 19 to 31, 2025, at the Nami Art Gallery in White Plains, Quezon City, is a profound journey into the human spirit. Zhar, a Modern Abstract Expressionist with a sculptural integration, challenges us to confront the beautiful chaos within ourselves and the world.

The Canvas Unveiled: A Revolution of Form and Feeling

Zhar's signature style immediately captivates. Her canvases, far from traditional flat surfaces, are sculpted and folded, becoming three-dimensional landscapes of emotion. Each crease and crumple is not a flaw but a deliberate mark, embodying the passage of time, the weight of memory, and the resilience of the human spirit. This revolutionary approach allows the viewer to experience the artwork not just visually, but almost tactilely, inviting a deeper, more intimate connection.

"What Remains, Remakes Her": A Testament to Triumph

In "What Remains, Remakes Her," Zhar presents a powerful narrative of rebirth. The muted mauves, deep umbers, and bruised blues of the piece echo heartbreak, yet the sudden flashes of green and yellow symbolize forgiveness—a daring bloom through grief. As the artist states, "No longer masked. No longer performing. Only essence remains—faith, softness, truth. She doesn't rise in triumph. She rises in truth. And in that truth, she is remade." This piece is a meditation on stillness and surrender, revealing that even when torn, one can be reformed and remade.

"Loud Light, Quiet Love": The Echoes of Departure

"Loud Light, Quiet Love" plunges us into the poignant moment before a goodbye. Red, violet, and flame-orange hues dominate, evoking the "loud light" of conversations and shared moments that now blur into a haze. The crumpled texture of the canvas itself tells a story of memory, refusing to flatten the emotional weight of a fading connection. "This isn't a love story. Or maybe it is. Just not the kind that ends with forever," the artist's statement reads, hinting at the bittersweet nature of preserved memories.

"Wrinkled But Whole": The Quiet Celebration of Solitude

"Wrinkled But Whole" offers a serene counterpoint, celebrating the quiet strength found in solitude. Greens and reds glow through the canvas, reminiscent of light glimpsed through a window. The piece speaks of finding oneself amidst memories and color, and the resilience of a spirit that, though wrinkled by life's experiences, remains whole. "The wrinkles in the structure are not flaws. They are marks of living. Creates where stories pressed themselves into skin. Where paint bends, new truths emerge." It's a testament to the idea that being alone isn't emptiness, but a presence deepened and magnified.

"That Day I Didn't Say Goodbye": The Weight of Unspoken Words

In "That Day I Didn't Say Goodbye," Zhar captures the profound emotional weight of words left unsaid. The folds of the canvas, draped in color, hide a quiet chaos. It's not a painting of farewell but a portrait of a moment—a last glance that lingers. "Each wrinkle holds a breath that never became words. Each curve echoes the ache of almost," the description reveals, allowing the viewer to feel the lingering presence of what remains unspoken.

"When We Were Almost I & II": A Delicate Dance of Fate

This diptych, "When We Were Almost I & II," reflects the delicate space between fate and free will. The sculptural paintings capture the ache of connections that were almost—a glance too brief, a brush of souls that left behind a lingering sense of something more. The figures stretch toward each other, never quite touching, embodying the questions we carry when moments slip away. It's a poignant reminder: "What is meant for us may delay, but it never forgets the way back."

Mari Zhar: A Creative Heart That Heals

Mari Zhar's personal journey is intrinsically woven into her art. As a Fine Arts graduate, she inherited her mother's artistic genius, finding solace and expression in creativity from an early age. Her creative path has taken her across continents, drawing inspiration from textures, faces, shadows, and silence. Zhar's art is born from emotion—joy, heartbreak, and healing—with each piece speaking to a story.

Her mission is clear: "to help women who’ve been abandoned or lost in life transitions... to offer them a safe space to feel, create, and heal." Zhar believes that "distortion here doesn't mean damage. It means depth. Emotion. Real life." Through her art, she champions women's resilience, reminding them, "YOU ARE NOT ALONE. YOU ARE ENOUGH. YOUR VOICE MATTERS."

Her artworks are an essential experience, a profound exploration of human vulnerability and strength, inviting us all to recognize the beauty even in our broken parts. Don't miss "Distorted Versions of Deeper Truth" at the Nami Art Gallery, White Plains, Quezon City until the 31st of July.

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