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My art work, could be used as a nice detail for your interior, or you can feel beautiful when you wear them.
I use fine 100% pure silk, and most of my dyes are imported from France (like Dupont, Setasilk, Pebeo), from Germany (Javana) and Jacquard USA.
I also make customized items based in company's logo or theme and individuals necessity's like wedding's for the guests, baby's showers, etc. Everything is on silk and stylish.
With a variety of offerings to choose from, I am sure you'll be happy to have some of my art. It is painted with love and grace.
Check back often, as I am always adding more cute things as I paint them.
About me...
I was born on the highlands in the state of Mines Gerais in southeastern Brazil. My mother was a teacher and a very talented seamstress. I learned at a very early age all kinds of handcrafts. My mom used to say ''keep the art in everyone's heart''.
I studied to become a Bachelor in Tourism and had a scholarship at Alliance Française for seven years to learn French as a second language. I attended many art classes in different levels and styles. I also went to the Design School of Minas Gerais - Brazil.
I began my journey in silk painting, in 1986, when I started to work for Club Med in Brazil learned the art on silk painting in Pompadour - France. During seven years I taught silk painting classes to guests in Club Med. I had an opportunity to perfect this painting technique in countries where I lived: Brazil, France, Tunisia, Spain, Marroco, Turkey and United States.
In 1993 I went back to Brazil and opened my own silk painting studio. With a very skilled seamstress (my mother), I unveiled my boutique with many creative garments and accessories painted on silk. I became not just a fashion designer on silk painting, but an artist with a wide range of creative manifestations in that medium and I was also popular among a wide audience with my unusual and memorable original and artistic solutions.
I have a long list of participation in ''avant-garde'' exhibitions and also in prestige galleries and forums in Brazil- please check my page (shows & where to buy).
I traveled all over Brazil doing art, fashion shows and selling my unique painted outfits. I also helped a well known Brazilian fashion designer in his collections for a few years using my skills on silk painting.
Silk painting became a passion for me and I developed many techniques to archieve my results, and styles with the softness and the luxuriant drape of the silk. The colors flowing across the silk captivated me and I never seriously considered working in any other medium.
In 1998, I moved to Cape Cod (USA), I went to Harvard Institute for English Language Programs to learn English as my third language and I have lived here since then. I have been through many creative phases with this sensuous and formidable art: art shows, street fairs, festivals, fashion shows, teaching... seems like I have done it all.
I work from my studio at creating fine art paintings, scarves, wraps, room dividers, cards, silk jewelry and feminine garments.
I also became a member of SPIN Silk Painters International.
I feel like I am back in 1986...
The colors, the textures, the possibilities are endless and each piece is a new adventure. There is much on the planet to admire and more to express that can ever be said. To be fortunate enough to work from the heart and have visions that are beyond being realized is to be fully blessed.
I hope you enjoy my paintings as much I enjoy creating them.
Many blessings......
Cassia Maia.
Cassia's book:
SILK COLLECTIONS - 30 years of Silk Painting by Cassia Maia
$35 (Please contact Cassia directly and she can sign and ship the book for you).
ABOUT THE BOOK:
SILK COLLECTIONS is a coffee-table type book, which covers a variety of artistic disciplines-painting, sculptures, wearable art and silk jewelry.
These pieces are a collection of experiments during three decades of silk painting art. They document my process of learning and open a window into my life during this time.
I have been inspired by the different places and people in my journey as human being. This form of art became my passion and I developed many techniques and styles. Each painting is unique and one of a kind.
Art Empowerment Program and Silk Painting classes with Cassia
“Creativity isn’t just the things we choose to put in, it’s the things we choose to leave out” – Austin Kleon
Silk Painting classes with Cassia
As a silk painter, I believe that the silk painting art form can create a way to escape isolation, recover from illness or loss, and forge new friendships. These fun, easy, and affordable workshops that I have created for people who want to paint their own art piece, for women who want to paint their own headscarves after cancer treatments. You will pick your favorite colors and design and look beautiful and fashionable! You can do it! I promise.
Silk is a luxurious natural fiber that is breathable, versatile, and soft. Nothing drapes the same way as an elegant silk textile.
Let’s become empowered to transform our own lives and the lives of others in their families and communities.
Please contact me via email (cassiamaia@comcast.net) to request more information and book a class. You won’t regret going to this workshop! Those who can’t pay anything are also welcome.
I invite cancer centers and other organizations to email me.
Many blessings to you!
