Lot 80
**Originally Listed At $300**
Michal (Mitak) Mahgerefteh (Israeli American, XX-XXI century). Five mixed media paintings, ca. 2020 to 2021. All signed at lower left or lower center. A wonderful ensemble of five mixed media paintings by Israeli-born American artist Michal (Mitak) Mahgerefteh from her "Doodle-Me" series. Mitak describes the series saying: "This series started in October 2020, during the COVID pandemic. My daily routine has changed: I started taking long walks and bike rides by the Elizabeth River and parks around the city paying closer attention to the beauty of Earth: color and size variations of leaves, twigs, seeds, tree trunks, and petals. I also started feeling Nature: standing a little longer under the rain; deliberately pinching my fingers with thorns and sharp twigs; placing velvety petals against my cheeks; deeply inhaling the scent of flowers. How godly! and how new to my world and daily routine
" Size (all the same): 5" W x 7" H (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
"To create my doodle art: I use watercolor on heavy craft paper, often on repurposed craft paper, a set of one-hundred and twenty watercolor pen brushes, a set of fifty pastel pencils, white-silver-black metallic gel pens, various markers, and so much more."
About the artist: "Michal (Mitak) Mahgerefteh, an accomplished poet and artist based in Virginia, has authored five poetry chapbooks, and she anticipates the release of a new collection in 2025. She actively participates in The Poetry Society of Virginia, Women Who Writers, the Virginia Writer's Club, Voices International Poetry Group, and monthly zoom poetry readings. For two decades, Michal was managing editor at Poetica Magazine. She functioned as the founder-publisher and editor of Poetica Publishing, offering invaluable support to numerous poets in the editing, designing, printing, and promoting their books. Presently, Michal occasionally serves as an assistant editor for the magazine. Since late 2023, Michal has been involved with The Van Landengham Gallery at Torpedo Factory, devoting her time to volunteer work and fostering connections with fellow artists. She is also an engaged Falls Church Art Center, Del Ray Artisans, d'Art Center, and Chesapeake Bay Art Association. During the day, Michal serves as the marketing director and interior decorator for Prestige Realty Company and Colley Executive Offices in Virginia. Some of her responsibilities include building and maintaining websites, refreshing the decor of six office buildings, managing social media pages, creating promotional fliers, designing postcards and business cards, and ensuring the upkeep of the space where over 400 professional small business owners operate. In her free time, she enjoys bike rides, leisurely walks, preparing meals for her loved ones, and engaging in contemplative self-reflection amidst nature for personal growth and clarity. Additionally, she travels internationally to fuel and nourish her creative perspectives." (source: artist's website)
Provenance: private Rochester, Minnesota, USA collection
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- Condition: All signed at lower left or lower center. All are in excellent overall condition.
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