Join us for what promises to be a fascinating look at the work of artist Mauricio Athié, who will show us examples of his work and tell us about them. 

 

 

About Mr. Athié:  His work has evolved over the years with long gaps for travel in his work as environmental scientist. The life experiences he has gathered through his professional life, and his keen observation of nature, inform his art. Following his retirement in 2015, he started a new career as an artist. To develop his skills, he studied art at Montgomery College in Maryland. Then, with a solid base in studio art, he attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico, receiving a masters’ degree (MFA) in visual arts in 2023. For the last 10 years, he has been producing artwork in several media and exhibiting in various venues, including the Sarah Silberman Art Gallery, the Glenview Mansion, the World Bank’s atrium, and, lately, at various Ch/Art exhibitions and ArtWalk.

 

He is currently exhibiting Rivers in the Sky, at the Unitarian Universalist Church on River Road in Bethesda, open through April 12.  In this show, his work is a metaphor for the flow of light in space, as well as the circulation of water in the atmosphere. This exhibition is a journey through the ages, from the imagery of the Milky Way by the ancient peoples, to how we see the cosmos today. It is inspired by vast horizons, infinite space, angry skies, and the sense of awe produced by the natural world, both within the Earth’s surroundings and beyond. For the night sky, Maurice favors printmaking, both relief and intaglio, while diurnal visions are represented through painting and photography. Whenever possible, he uses non-toxic and environmentally friendly techniques and materials. He embraces the influence of both ancient and contemporary art, particularly from Mexico, his homeland, and marvel at the current understanding of space-time.

 

 

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