MARIA KARKI

Maria Karki is an American multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and novelist whose creative journey spans five decades over three continents. Inspired by global travel and inner explorations, driven by curiosity, travel, and a pioneering spirit, her art travels between the visible and invisible worlds.

Art as a path to stillness

My work explores the quiet spaces between thought and feeling, where color and form become a language of contemplation. Each painting is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to discover the subtle beauty that emerges in moments of stillness.

Through layered textures and harmonious palettes, I create visual meditations that speak to the soul’s need for peace in our fast-paced world. These pieces are meant to be experienced slowly, allowing their gentle presence to unfold over time.

Reflections on the Bali Years

Years of meditation and travel have shaped Maria’s art practices into a transcendent dialogue between spirit and form. From 2010 to 2022, she lived in Bali—a mystical spiritual island where realities fluidly shift and invisible worlds become visible. Bali is a place where people say realities bend, life flows without rigidity, and hidden truths become visible. Bali seeped into her art and practices, shifting her art toward fluidity and openness.

Now, in 2026 in Florida, she continues to push the boundaries of her meditative mandalas, exploring surprises in intuitive oil painting and innovative digital media. She is looking for representatio ... view more »