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by Maria Rova
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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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This painting celebrates an ancient Fijian welcome tradition. Warriors returning from battle by canoe would be greeted on the shore by the young... more
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This painting celebrates an ancient Fijian welcome tradition. Warriors returning from battle by canoe would be greeted on the shore by the young women from their village. The maidens, with finely braided locks as a proud mark of virginity, would be bearing gifts, including swathes of barkcloth and treasured whales teeth. A variation of this custom is still used today, to celebrate the arrival of a new plane, boat, or other significant acquisition. In modern times, the young women often carry bales of brightly coloured cloth, looped between them in a colourful and jolly procession.
The Fiji Islands are my home, and source of inspiration, as I use dyes, paint, barkcloth, sand, silk and cement to respond in my own creative way to the challenges, tension, and beauty of life in a developing Pacific island nation. Sea changes can have surprising effects: since leaving behind all that was familiar in my American/German upbringing, to build a life here in my husband’s homeland two decades ago, my art has taken on dynamism of its own… My work is awash with the intense, vibrant colors of the tropics, and my themes are often an exploration of Fiji’s stunning natural environment and rich cultural heritage. Traditional barkcloth crafted by women from my mother-in-law’s island village often serves as my canvas. Steeped...
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Maria Rova
Thanks for your comments Angela - I've had fun with my Rovati paintings!
Angela L Walker
Maria, I love your work. This piece really resonates with me... they appear to being dancing and I like the energy the piece exudes.
DJ Florek
Marvelous, Colorful and exciting yet gracious and flowing with tranquil splendor. Exceptional work :)
Maria Rova replied:
Thank you for your comment - much appreciated!
Sorin Apostolescu
Very nice work...excellent design...
Carol Allen Anfinsen
Your artwork is fun and exciting. Love the earthy colors and images. Wonderful piece!
Maria Rova replied:
Thanks for being the first person to comment on artwork on my new profile page! Much appreciate the positive feedback...