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Graphite on Fabriano

76.2 x 101.6 cm (30x40 inches)

Commission

Graphite Works

Drawings

Studies of Presence, Silence and Memory 

These graphite portraits explore the quiet space between appearance and essence. Through close observation and subtle tonal structure, each drawing seeks to hold a moment of stillness       where emotion lingers and time softens.

HELD IN GAZE SERIES

The moment between words by Maria Abeyesekere

The Moment Between Words

Graphite on Fabriano

42.0 x 59.4 cm (16.5 x 23.4 inches)

Private Collection

_The Weight of a Gaze_ by Maria  Abeyesekere

The Weight of a Gaze

Graphite on Fabriano

42.0 x 59.4 cm (16.5 x 23.4 inches)

Private Collection

The Held Gaze by Maria Abeyesekere

The Held Gaze

Graphite on Fabriano

76.2 x 101.6 cm (30x40 inches)

Private Collection

In graphite, I find the truest voice of quietness. It allows me to listen      to the sitter, to the moment and to everything that left unsaid.    

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Portrait & Figurative Hyperrealism

Portrait & Figurative Hyperrealism that explores emotion, identity and the human experience. Created to be collected, cherished and passed on.

Events 2025

  • The Face, The Figure 2025 -Las Laguna Gallery, CA 2025

  • Art Expo New York 2025

  • Botanical Art Worldwide, India - Country representation (Invitational) 2025

Private client services

Discreet. Personal. Bespoke

Fetures 2025

  • Master Artists to Collect Vol. V – 2025

  •  catalogue -International Prize Poseidon for Arts

  • Catalogue -of the International Prize Artists on the French Riviera 

  • Master Artists to Collect Artbook |Issue 3 |2025

  • Fine art Connoiseur magazine - Sept./Oct. 2025 ​

  • Masterful Minds Magazine - Artists to Watch in 2025 #8

  • Artist Talk Magazine #36

  • The Indian Express

  • Catalogue IBAS​

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