Shanna Van Maurik (b.1989), a contemporary painter hailing from Toronto, Canada, unveils a mesmerizing realm in her vibrant oil and gouache paintings—a world where fairytales intertwine with vivid fever dreams. She conjures ethereal and lush landscapes populated by enigmatic figures and creatures, seamlessly intersecting our reality with their own mysterious domain. Born out of escapism, Van Maurik’s work delves into the realm of dreams, inviting us to create our own personal havens within the rich tapestry of her evocative imagery.

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