Women in Art 278 Magazine November 2013 | Page 45

american painter zarema mamedova abstract landscape facebook After graduating high school, my decision was to take my art career to the next level by achieving a degree as a painter. At 22, my family and I moved to New York. The talent that I have acquired from attending college back in my country helped me get my first job within a month. I began by painting porcelain statues in a modern art store. Within a few months I was blessed by giving birth to my only child. Having to take care of my son, I chose not to take on a career as an artist, but as a banker. I have made this decision simply because it seemed more tangible and responsible for raising a child. Twenty years later, I’m here enjoying what I do best, expressing myself through my artistry. Although I consistently work on a daily basis, I do not let that interrupt me from my aspiration to become a successful painter. Most people would call it a hobby, but I like to call it my desire. While I am painting I feel a sense of nostalgia and picture my childhood dreams. My definition of painting has evolved over time and I can admit that it is no longer paint on a canvas. It is superior to say that it is my emotions, feelings, and expressions portrayed through the fibers of a canvas. From the little details such as the precious mixture of warm and cool colors to the overall meaning of my creation; it all holds a place in my passion for painting. ART en My name is Zarema Mamedova and I am forty-four years old, currently living in the eventful state New York. Born in Azerbaijan, Baku; the largest and most beautiful city on the Caspian Sea, I grew up with my parents and sisters. I always found joy in spending my free time on drawing and was surrounded by such wonderful scenery. From an earl