Artist Statement
About me and my work
Some info to let you know a bit more about me.
My Artist Statement
If I had to choose the fundamental concept that unifies all my work, I think it would simply be celebrating beauty. There is beauty in small moments of observation, in embracing our different cultural backgrounds, in the close-up details of nature, and even in moments of emotional turmoil and sorrow. Though it isn’t always easy, I choose, in my daily life, to focus on what is beautiful, and I hope that by sharing this perspective through my paintings, others may be inspired to do the same.
Many aspects of my life find their way into my paintings: my Puerto Rican heritage, spirituality, love of family and friends, and fascination with nature.
I use crisp lines and clearly defined shapes of color to depict forms that consist of realistic imagery, stylized with abstract elements, conveying an underlying narrative of the subjects. Symbolism is worked into many of my pieces and is normally intertwined with the background or the subject itself.
I work in bright, vibrantly colored compositions, or in dramatic grayscale pieces. I love working in color however, I feel there are times when gray tones say it best. They are all connected by a visual style with roots in my earlier career as a graphic designer.
Acrylic paint is my preferred medium. I will sometimes use recycled canvas or boards if available. All pieces have painted, finished edges and the cradle of the canvas which makes framing optional. The size of my paintings can range from 3″ to mural size paintings.
Artist Bio
Mirvia Sol Eckert is a Puerto Rican artist living and working as a full-time painter in Indianapolis. She’s proud of her Taíno, African, and European roots. That rich heritage colors her work even when the subject matter is not specifically related to her background.
Celebrating beauty is the fundamental concept that unifies her work.
She uses crisp lines and defined shapes of color to depict forms that consist of realistic imagery, stylized with abstract elements, conveying an underlying narrative of the subjects. Symbolism is worked into many of her pieces and is normally intertwined with the background or the subject itself. They are all connected by a visual style with roots in her earlier career as a graphic designer.
She’s honored to have been awarded the prestigious Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship Grant from the Arts Council of Indianapolis in 2020/21.
She co-founded the Indy Latina Artists group, and she designed its logo. She’s a member of Indiana Artists Club, Inc.
Mirvia’s art and prints are in homes across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Spain. She’s proud to have honed a painting style that people recognize as hers.