"This exhibition brings together works from my brief yet deeply meaningful journey with art. It has been exactly 624 days since I first picked up a paintbrush after nearly twenty years. This time has been a quiet dialogue with my inner self – a wordless conversation filled with emotion and the movement of the hand, with struggle and moments of success.

The exhibition consists mostly of abstract works, born from a need to express what words cannot reach. I felt an overwhelming urge to speak through color – to give form to feelings I couldn’t articulate. Among the pieces, you’ll also find a few more figurative works. I’m particularly drawn to expressive, evocative female faces – imagined portraits shaped by the emotional state I found myself in at the time.

Each piece reflects an inner movement: of longing, peace, turbulence, and fragility. These are feelings that move me deeply. The colors, shapes, and their rhythms create a space in which the viewer may encounter their own emotions – perhaps even those they’ve never dared to name.

Echoes of Silence is a journey inward. I hope my work lingers in your gaze – and perhaps echoes in your mind for a little while longer."    

Warmly Maritta

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The exhibition can be seen during the library opening hours. Welcome!