Marieka Kneppers is a self-taught artist living in Pau in south-west France, who has been passionate about drawing since childhood. Her interest in art and its multiple forms of expression led her to study art history, enriching her understanding of the techniques and artistic currents that influence her practice today.

Her work focuses on realistic portraits, combining technical precision with introspective depth. Fascinated by human emotions and the exploration of identity, she captures intense gazes and marked expressions, playing with the contrasts between these expressive faces and abstract backgrounds that evoke deep inner worlds. She sometimes incorporates text into her work, creating a subtle dialogue between image and viewer and inviting them to reflect on the relationship between appearance and what is hidden.

Through her paintings, Marieka explores universal themes such as inner strength, vulnerability and the duality between what we show and what we really feel. Her art invites reflection and introspection, offering a unique visual and emotional journey.

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