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Maria Abeyesekere —
Contemporary Realist  & Hyperrealist Artist
Original Portraiture & Figurative Art

For 35 years Maria has painted people in oil, searching for the moment when light reveals character. Her contemporary realist and hyperrealist portraits have been selected by juries in New York, California and Europe and she has been invited to exhibit internationally, from the Barcelona Art Biennial to Monaco. Each painting is made by hwe own hand with archival materials, and is available as an original or as a commission.

Abeyesekere_What the light withholds

Jenny, What the Light Withholds

Oil on Canvas,  60 x 80 cm

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This piece is from the series -What Silence Carries

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Original artwork · Available for acquisition

Portrait & Figurative Art

Maria Abeyesekere creates contemporary realist and hyperrealist portraits and figurative paintings exploring human presence, character and emotion through meticulous observation and a distinctive sensitivity to light and atmosphere.

Selected Original Art

Explore selected original paintings by Maria Abeyesekere. Each work is created by the artist and available for acquisition. View the collection for artwork details and pricing.

For Collectors

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Original paintings by Maria Abeyesekere are available for private acquisition and selected commissions. Each original work is personally created by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. International enquiries are welcome.

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