Maren Smay lives in Littleton, CO with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys long walks and exploring the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains with her family. She is passionate about art and expressing herself creatively.

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Artist Statement:

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I am an abstract artist working primarily with acrylics on canvas. I work intuitively, letting each mark guide the next as I explore connections between shape and color. My process is hands-on and flexible. I build my pieces in layers—adding, removing, and reworking materials—so the surface holds traces of what came before. I let the materials guide me, and I welcome accidents and unexpected marks as part of the final piece. I draw inspiration from the bold marks of the Abstract Expressionists, the balanced compositions of the Renaissance masters, and the spontaneous, automatic drawings of the Surrealists. Moving beyond representation, my work reflects a personal response to the spiritual dimensions of life, drawing on experiences in nature and childhood memories to explore the importance of preserving a sense of childlike wonder.