Maya Bo - State of Being
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Maya Bo, a self-portrait titled State of Being, created in 2026 as an original abstract work in acrylic, oil and charcoal, measuring 78 cm by 58 cm, signed by the artist, in excellent condition, from the Netherlands, depicting a portrait with blue, red and black colours, sold direct from the artist.
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Description:
This self-portrait reflects the artist’s journey through past traumas and migration, including experiences of abuse that shaped her path. The small floating faces surrounding the figure represent past identities she had to leave behind to reach her current self, while the vibrant blue hands extending from her shirt symbolize the grasp of these past hardships trying to hold her back. Despite these forces, the central figure remains calm, her single visible eye meeting the viewer with quiet resilience, conveying a sense of “I can handle anything.” The crown of thorns hints at sacrifice and endurance, while the layered combination of acrylic, oil, and charcoal adds depth and texture, reinforcing the emotional and symbolic weight of the piece. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
Short biography of the artist:
Born and raised in Russia, where art is a family tradition. Creating art for over fifteen years, Maya has studied at Balaev Art School №7, Rostov-on-Don, Russia (2008-2016), and trained under Larisa Ushakova, Russian painter and member of the Union of Artists of Russia (2016-2018). Participated in multiple exhibitions, including Art-Rostov (2016-2018) and “Mue v Centre” (2018), Russia, and MSIID (2019), Russia. Now based in Amsterdam, Maya creates works that bridge fine art and interior design, producing both sketches and large-scale paintings.
Description:
This self-portrait reflects the artist’s journey through past traumas and migration, including experiences of abuse that shaped her path. The small floating faces surrounding the figure represent past identities she had to leave behind to reach her current self, while the vibrant blue hands extending from her shirt symbolize the grasp of these past hardships trying to hold her back. Despite these forces, the central figure remains calm, her single visible eye meeting the viewer with quiet resilience, conveying a sense of “I can handle anything.” The crown of thorns hints at sacrifice and endurance, while the layered combination of acrylic, oil, and charcoal adds depth and texture, reinforcing the emotional and symbolic weight of the piece. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
Short biography of the artist:
Born and raised in Russia, where art is a family tradition. Creating art for over fifteen years, Maya has studied at Balaev Art School №7, Rostov-on-Don, Russia (2008-2016), and trained under Larisa Ushakova, Russian painter and member of the Union of Artists of Russia (2016-2018). Participated in multiple exhibitions, including Art-Rostov (2016-2018) and “Mue v Centre” (2018), Russia, and MSIID (2019), Russia. Now based in Amsterdam, Maya creates works that bridge fine art and interior design, producing both sketches and large-scale paintings.
Details
Artist
Maya Bo
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
State of Being
Technique
Acrylic painting, Charcoal, Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Red
Height
78 cm
Width
58 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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