Maria Alquilar

Maria Alquilar graduated from Hunter College in New York City with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Humanities. After earning a lifetime teaching credential, she left the profession to open a gallery in Sacramento. The seventies was a year for Art History to be made in that city. The University of California Davis and Sacramento had professors that were to become nationally and internationally famous. Ceramics, led by Robert Arneson’s bold approach brought collectors from Sacramento and all over the United States to the gallery. Although mostly self-taught, the influences of her child hood art experiences in New York and the vital art scene in Sacramento and San Francisco were an education not found in schools. Alquilar’s public Art ceramic murals and sculpture are in many cities in the United States. Her work for the General Services Administration, Art In Architecture entitled Bien Venida Y Vaya Con Dios won GSA’s top award for its design and execution. she is the only woman in the GSA catalogue of Our Hispanic Heritage. The Rockefeller Collection, The Smithsonian Institution, The John Michael Kohler Museum and The John Michael Kohler Art Center and Museum, are a few of the major collections that include her work. Alquilar’s resume and art can be viewed at maria-alquilar.com e:mail alquilr@hotmail.com for info and prices of art on view on Artavita layaway accepted


Portfolio:

A Retrospective of Special Paintings

My artwork began after I retried from teaching. My Humanities background directs my interest to all religions, icons, as well as nature. Everything I do invlves a spiritual outlook and a befief that all religions are basically the same at the spiritual leval and in their mythology.

Islanders “Islanders”

This painting is acrylic on masonite. It was inspired by the many Islanders that stay at the very old Miami Sun Hotel. They shop here and sell their treasures back on the Islands for Christmas Gallery located at 90 NE 46 St Miami FL 33137
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Carnival “Carnival”

The images are all the people and floats from my first visit to New Orleans Marti Gras Alquilar M Galeri is located at NE 46 Street, Miami, FL 33137

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Dark Sea “Dark Sea”

Wonderful images on hand made paper contact artist for size, price,LAY-AWAY alquilar@hotmail.com 305 982 8001 Studio is 90 NE 46 Street Miami FL 33137 Alquilar M Galeria

Day of the Dead, Patzcuaro “Day of the Dead, Patzcuaro”

Patzcuaro is an ancient Mexican City with a lovely Day of the Dead Celebration. The boats go out to the cemeteries at night. They are lit with oil rags. There is singing and gifts for the dead. The ceremony ends when the oil lamps burn out.
Alquilar M Galeria 90 NE 46 Street Miami, FL 33137 e mail for price, size, Lay Away etc alquilar@hotmail.com

Day of the Dead, Oaxaca “Day of the Dead, Oaxaca”

In Oaxaca the visits to the cemeteries are celebrations nd honor for the dead. Oaxaca is known for it' many different shapes, sizes, colors and tastes of Day of the Dead candy. Lots of Skeletons.

AlquilarM Galeria 90 NE 46 Street Miami FL 33137 305 982 8001 e:mail for size, price, media shipping and lay-away alquilar@hotmail.com

Forsaken “Forsaken”

The images tell many stories. The work is papier mache but very strong. It is a mixture of pastes and commercial mache. The LED lights at the top add mystery to the work.

Alquilar M Galeria 90 NE 46 Street Miami FL 305 982 8001 e:mail for price, size etc and lay away alquilar@hotmail.com

Happy Birthday Cesar Chavez “Happy Birthday Cesar Chavez”

This painting was inspired by the big celebration the Farmer's Union had for Cesar's Birthday. We had also won a huge battle doing away with harmful chemicals and gases used by the big strawberry conglomerate, Driscoll, that is located in Watsonville, CA.

Alquilar M Galeria 90 NE 46 Street Miami FL 33137 305 982 8001 e:mail for details, price,size, lay-away etc. alquilar@hotmail.com

Marti Gra New Orleans “Marti Gra New Orleans”

This larger painting captures more of the great imagery of Marti Gras in New Orleans. The people, floats, costumes and gaiety and mystery are a must to see.
Alquilar M Galeria 90 NE 46 St Miami FL 33131 e:mail for size, price lay away etc alquilar@hotmail.com 305 982 8001

Players 1 “Players 1”

Calle Ocho is a wonderful neighborhood mostly devoted to the Hispanic heritage. I was very inspired by the Players in Domino Park. Even in old age they are bright and amusing and love to have their pictures taken
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Players 2 “Players 2”

This painting is a larger image of the Players in Domino Park, Calle Ocho,Miami

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Si Se Puede (Yes We Can) “Si Se Puede (Yes We Can)”

President Obama used this Farmer's Union cry for his campaign. This March was very helpful in persuading the Driscoll conglomerate to do away with sprays that were causing child deaths in the unborn and born as well as cancer in the workers

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posers on acic free paper available $25 includes shipping

Someday Soon “Someday Soon”

This is a Story portrait. You can buy this lovely painting or order your own Story Portrait . see Story Portraits on Facebook

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The Forest “The Forest”

These images are painted on top of dried maple leaves. In Florida we miss the season of the maple trees shedding their leaves. This painting iwas inspired by Fall leaves in Mt. Tremblant, Canada
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The Kill “The Kill”

Life and Death in Nature.
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305 982 8001 90 NE 46 Street Miami FL 33137

The Market, Opa Locka, Miami “The Market, Opa Locka, Miami”

I have an affinity for market places. There are so many stories and different people and barbaining. This is a large market painting based on a Miami market call:305 982 8001 for sale details and lay away

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The Naughty Gallery Owner “The Naughty Gallery Owner”

This small painting has all the sculpture on the frame and vivacity of a large Haitian work. It is inspired by a not very nice gallery person in Miami. $500 includes US shipping.
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When Gallaxies Collide “When Gallaxies Collide”

Another painting inspired by the beauty and harshness of nature.

sale price 650USD plus shipping
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Zuni Mysticism

I have spent a good deal of time in the Southwest working on Public Art Projects. The Zuni Mystique and it's iconic images have inspired my paintings.
e:mail alquilar @hotmail.com for each painting that interest you. They are on sale at this time. The prices on the website will be reduced on purchase 20to50%
Alquilar M Galeria 90 NE 46 Street Miami, FL 33137
Dancehall of the Dead was a place that the Katchinas went to after visiting the Zunis ,aiding them in different ways. For example providing rain. However the Zunis were sacrificing children to the Katchinas and also committing suicide so that they could go to the Dance Hall. The Katchinas told them this was wrong. The Zunis were to choose wise men and woman who would disquise themselves as Katchinas during the ceremonies. The Katchinas never returned to Zuni Land but did listen to the prayers and dances of the Chosen human Katchinas.

Late Summer “Late Summer”

This continues the Zuni Mystique. Please refer to opening statement. This is one of the Seasons. It is a large, beautiful painting with sculpture on the frame
e:mail alquilar@hotmail.com for details and layaway price 1200USD plus shipping
www.maria-alquilar.com all website prices will be lowered at purchase time. 305 982 8001 Alquilar M Galeria 90 NE 46 Street, Miami, FL 33137

The Road ToThe Volcano “The Road ToThe Volcano”

This painting is inspired by the Katchinas lives under a volcano. Fertility, Beauty and Danger are captured in this beautiful painting. 1200USD plus shipping

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e:mail for prices, information lay away alquilar@hotmail.com 305 982 8001 90 NE 46 Street Miami, FL 33137