{"title":"Marie Ann Paredes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarie Ann Gran-Paredes (also known as Ann Paredes) is a Filipino visual artist with a background in advertising and fine arts. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Advertising, from the College of the Holy Spirit Manila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer professional journey began in animation and later expanded into digital arts through web and graphic design. During the pandemic, she became part of a group of artists, an experience that marked the beginning of her painting journey and her deeper exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking primarily with acrylics, her works feature a blend of contemporary stylization with a consistent visual language inspired by nature - particularly trees and floral elements. Circles serve as a dominant motif, symbolizing continuity, harmony, and unity; which imbeu her pieces with a sense o resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently, she has been venturing into pop art, embracing her playful and colorful side of creativity. Her bright, fun, and childlike pieces are inspired by the simple joys of life. A reminder that every person has that part of themselves that loves to play, imagine and look back with warmth at their own innocence. She believes that every person carries a part of their childhood, a place where joy, wonder, and connection can always be revisited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her art, she hopes to inspire others to discover joy, beauty, peace and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.namiart-gallery.com\/collections\/marie-ann-paredes.oembed","provider":"namiart-gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}