The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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Image:
12.00" x 7.00"
Mat Border:
2.00"
Frame Width:
0.88"
Overall:
17.50" x 12.50"
Rovati - The Welcoming Framed Print
by Maria Rova
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Design Details
This painting celebrates and ancient Fijian welcome tradition. Seafarers returning from ocean voyages in large double-hulled canoes would be greeted... more
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Artist's Description
This painting celebrates and ancient Fijian welcome tradition. Seafarers returning from ocean voyages in large double-hulled canoes would be greeted on the shore by the young women from their village. The maidens, with their finely braided locks as proud symbols of their virginity, would carry welcome gifts, including swathes of barkcloth and treasured whales teeth on cords. A variation of this custom is still used today, to celebrate the arrival of a new plane, boat, or other significant acquisition. These days, the young women often carry bales of brightly coloured cloth, looped between them in a colourful and jolly procession.
About Maria Rova
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...
$103.00
Gena Weiser
Neat abstract. Congratulations on your sale.
Shylaja Nanjundiah
I love the concept. Beautiful painting! Fav
Oliver Wong
Brilliant. Such graceful and rhythmic movements. Love it Maria!!!
Ketti Peeva
WOW! This artwork is GREAT!!! Full of imagination, great colours and emotional! - Ketti
Dinesh Dubey
its very creative & impressive work.
Demeter Gui
Exceptional work!
Maria Rova replied:
Thanks, your compliment much appreciated.