About The Artist

Alicia Maury is a full time professional contemporary painter, selling her artwork worldwide online and galleries. She was born in a beautiful countryside of Puerto Rico. Maury's paintings are serene and peaceful with vivid colors. Her composition has contrast with great element of design. Maury credits her ability to master in a variety of techniques, to her experience as an art teacher at New Jersey Public School, receiving the "Teacher of the Year Award!, from New Jersey State Governor. Maury was awarded and honored for her contribution the arts and community in New Jersey and New York. Maury's paintings have been exhibit in many nationals and international museums and galleries. ARTIST STATEMENT My paintings are inspired by the simplicity and beauty of nature with beautiful forest colors, the valley with different flowers, the air that you can feel it when it is touching you and murmuring melodies in your ears like a fresh rainy day. You can see also clouds dancing in the sky, as well as listening to the wind's musical rhythms. You can find shapes, colors and moments of weather and drama. My goal is to attempt to express something more than the landscape. I want to express freedom, peace, serenity and memories of those simple and traditional things. " It is my hope that the viewer will be transported there with my paintings." EDUCATION Maury hold a Master's Degree in Fine Art Education (graduated with Distinction), from Kean University, Union, New Jersey and a Fine Arts Teacher certificate from New Jersey State and Florida State. MAURY SAYS I am retired from the New Jersey public school in June 2011 after teaching fine art for many years, sharing my passion with a hundred students yearly and painting as often I can. Many of my students won several contest awards. Now I am a full time painter and have more time to pursue my passion for painting and traveling. Maury has taught fine art and ceramics workshops in major universities, museums, public libraries, community agencies, institutions and created many murals. STATE OF NEW JESEY Department of Education, Passaic County Office, Paterson, NJ SAYS I would like to extended my sincere congratulations to you on your selection as an outstanding teacher in the public schools of New Jersey. You are being recognized for your exceptional talents in the classroom and your commitment to the education of the youth of this state. Once again, congratulations on being selected as a recipient of the Governor's Teacher Recognition Award for 2004. Sincerely, MARIA NUCCETELLI, ED.D. County Superintendent of Schools DEALERS SAYS Her artwork has been featured national and international museums and galleries. Maury's paintings have published in newspapers, art magazines, books TV programs, and the internet. Much of her artwork is in private collections. Her inspiration comes from the beauty of nature and childhood memories. Although Maury paints and exhibits a variety of subject matter, her first love has always been landscape. Her paintings are serene and peaceful with vivid colors and capture the spirit of the landscape. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION American Impressionist Society National Oil and Acrylic Painters Washington Woman Museum ACHIEVEMENTS and AWARDS Maury has received numerous awards and honors for her contribution to the arts and community. Select: 2017-The Illustrious Fine Art Awards-Art Painting. Honoring Distinguished Latinos USA, from Institute for Latinos Studies,USA. 2015-Fine Art Recognition Award, from LA CASA PEPINIANA DE LA CULTURA, PR. 2004-Paterson New Jersey Public School, Governor Teacher of The Year Awards. 2000-HonoringFine Art Recognition Awards from the New Jersey Department of Community Affair Center for Hispanic Policy. 1999-Fine Arts Governor Awards and Resolution from the New Jersey State General Assembly and the Secretary of Jersey. 1999-Women's History Month Fine Art Awards,Trenton NJ. 1996-Excellence Awards" as a Puerto Rican artisan by Puerto Rican Institute of New York. 1996-Outstanding Fine Art Hispanic Artist Awards of NJ". 1991-New Jersey Fine Art Illustrious Puerto Rican Award, Newark NJ. 1989-UNANESIMO ART EXPO, Italy. Livorno. 1987-Salon des Arts, Salle Des Fetes de Sholet ART EXPO, Paris, Francia. EXHIBITIONS SOLO EXHIBITIONS: Select: 2015- Shine Art Gallery. Treasure Island, Fl. USA. 2015- EXPOART Pedro Tomas Labayen Cultural and Gallery Center, San Sebastian, PR. 2012-Bellas Artes Gallery, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. 2012-Ridel Art Studio Gallery San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2011-Flyaway Art Gallery Jersey City, New Jersey. 1999-John Jay Art Gallery, City University, New York. 1997-Campeche Art Gallery, Puerto Rican Affairs, Governor Office, Trenton, New Jersey. 1996-Puerto Rican Federal Affairs Administration Art Gallery, New York. 1995-Camden Museum, Camden, New Jersey. 1995-New Jersey Historical Society Museum, Newark, New Jersey. 1994-FBI., Department de Justice, Art Expo, Newark, New Jersey. 1994-Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey. 1991: Paterson Museum, Paterson NJ. 1990-Newark Public Library, Newark, New Jersey. 1989-CITY WITHOUT WALLS Gallery, Newark, New Jersey 1989-Robinson Art Gallery, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. 1986-JACOB JAVITS Conventional Center National Art Expo New York, New York. 1984-Newark City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. 1981-Liberty State Park Museum, Jersey City, New Jersey. 1980-Hispanic Visual ArtExpo, Congreso Boricua, Trenton, New Jersey. 1975-Garden State Art Center, New Jersey. GROUP EXHIBITION: Select: 2018-Osceola Art Center, Kissimmee Florida. 2016-Galería Botello, Old San Juan Puerto Rico. 2015-Museum MD, Art Gallery, PASCO State Collage, Richey, Florida. 2014-Tampa Bay Town Center, Tampa, Florida USA. 2014-Feathered Serpent Gallery, Saint Petersburg, Florida. 2005-Museo Las Américas, Miami, Florida. 2000-Paterson Museum, Paterson, New Jersey. 1992- Newark Museum, Newark NJ. 1990-Cartoon, Gallery New Yorkers en Barcelona, España. 1989-MONDARTE Gallery, Livorno and Pizza, Italia. 1989-Trenton Museum, Trenton, New Jersey. 1988-World Trade Center 43fl, Hispanic Art Exhibition, New York. 1987-Taller Puertorriqueño Hispanic International Art Exhibition, Philadelphia. 1987-Salon des Arts, Salle Des Fetes de Sholet, Paris, Francia. 1980-Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey. 1980-Mason, Art Gallery Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. 1978-Galería Prudential Plaza, Newark, New Jersey. 1977-Museum of History, Monmouth County, New Jersey. 1977-Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey. 1976-Museum Del Barrio, New York, New York. 1974-Primera Exhibición de Artistas Pepinianos, San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. 1972-Galería Universidad Interamericana, San Germán, Puerto Rico.