Namaka
Maria Rivans’ Namaka stars Hollywood actress Linda Darnell, reimagined through the artist’s distinctive collage style as an icon of oceanic beauty, wanderlust and feminine mythology. Named after the Polynesian goddess of water, the work draws inspiration from the British seaside and the emotional pull of the sea itself - both serene and powerful.
Surrounded by pearls, dolphins, lighthouses and shimmering marine imagery, Darnell becomes the centre of a dreamlike composition where vintage glamour meets coastal fantasy. Throughout the work, recurring symbols carry deeper emotional resonance: pearls symbolise wisdom and transformation, dolphins act as mythological guides between worlds, and the lighthouse stands as a symbol of navigation and hope.
At once playful and contemplative, Namaka reflects Rivans’ fascination with escapism, storytelling and emotional symbolism. The work invites the viewer into a world of nostalgia, imagination and wonder, where the sea becomes both setting and metaphor.
This limited edition artwork is signed and numbered by the artist.
Printed at Coriander Studios, published by CCA Galleries.
Size (cm): 100 x 71.7
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Specifications
Medium: Mixed Media with Embossing
Edition Type: Limited
Edition Size: 50
Size (cm): 100 x 71.7
Image Size (cm): 91 x 63.7
SKU: EG25531
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About the artist
Taking a unique approach to collaging, Maria Rivans is known for her layered imagery of vintage Hollywood. From starlets to Sci-Fi, B-movies to TV trash, Rivans’ passion for bygone cinema is palpable, infusing every piece with a life of its own.
Merging Pop Art with Surrealism, her work overflows with elements – a rich fusion of the organic and artificial, the urban and the natural, the human and the animal. Finely tuned to colour and compositional harmony, Rivans uses her distinctive approach to vintage adding a touch of humour, optimism, and inspiration.
In 2017 and 2018, her work featured in The Times newspaper and, in 2018, her Film Still ‘Understanding Nothing’ was selected for the Royal Academy’s 250th Summer Exhibition.
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