Mara Sfara

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Mara Sfara Mara Sfara is a representational painter and a contemporary sculptor, multi sensory kinetic artist and artistic jeweler.

A sculpture does not need to feel heavy to transform a room.Optically clear Lucite holds and refracts light, allowing a ...
10/21/2026

A sculpture does not need to feel heavy to transform a room.

Optically clear Lucite holds and refracts light, allowing a sculpture to change with the hour, its surroundings, and the movement of the viewer. From one angle, its form may appear crisp and defined; from another, it can feel almost weightless.

My latest blog explores how optical clarity, precise craftsmanship, holographic sparkles, and stardust work together to create sculpture with depth, movement, and lasting presence.

The result is art that never reveals itself in quite the same way twice.

Read “Optical Clarity Sculpture and the Art of Light” at https://loom.ly/mpSSTAQ

10/19/2026

🐈🎨 A little work in progress!

I’ve been spending time with this beautiful orange cat on my canvas, and I’m really enjoying watching its personality come to life with each brushstroke. There’s something about those eyes and that fluffy fur that I just love!

Now I need your help with something fun… What should I name this painting? 🧡

I’d love to hear your ideas! Get creative and leave your favorite name in the comments. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

I had a wonderful evening in NYC with my dear friend Roop Kumar Metharamani at La Pecora Bianca! ❤️ Great food, lovely c...
10/16/2026

I had a wonderful evening in NYC with my dear friend Roop Kumar Metharamani at La Pecora Bianca! ❤️ Great food, lovely conversation, and always a pleasure spending time with good friends. ✨

A commissioned work of art begins with something deeply personal—a memory, a meaningful animal, a particular space, or a...
10/14/2026

A commissioned work of art begins with something deeply personal—a memory, a meaningful animal, a particular space, or a quality of light—but it becomes something greater through the artist’s vision.

The strongest fine art commissions are not simply created to match a room. They bring together the collector’s story with the artist’s independent voice, craftsmanship, and choice of materials.

My latest blog explores how original commissions take shape, from selecting the subject, scale, and medium to allowing the creative process the time and freedom it needs.

The right commission does more than complete a space. It gives that space a lasting center of gravity.

Read “Original Fine Art Commissions That Endure” at https://loom.ly/lYKR_qA

This photo from the gallery absolutely made my day! 💕Apparently, this little girl couldn’t take her eyes off my sculptur...
10/09/2026

This photo from the gallery absolutely made my day! 💕

Apparently, this little girl couldn’t take her eyes off my sculptures, and I can’t tell you how much that makes me smile!

One of the things I love most about art is that it speaks to people of all ages. Knowing that something I created caught her attention and sparked a little curiosity is such a wonderful feeling.

It’s moments like these that make creating art so rewarding. ❤️✨

A sculpture can remain perfectly still and yet never look the same twice.Changing daylight, evening lighting, and even t...
10/07/2026

A sculpture can remain perfectly still and yet never look the same twice.

Changing daylight, evening lighting, and even the viewer’s movement can transform its edges, reflections, depth, and emotional presence. In contemporary sculpture, light is not simply part of the display—it becomes part of the artwork itself.

This is especially true with Lucite, where optical clarity, holographic sparkles, and stardust allow light to move through the sculpture and reveal something different from every angle.

My latest blog explores how light, material, placement, and movement shape the way we experience sculpture—and why a luminous work can continue to surprise us long after the first encounter.

Read “How Light in Contemporary Sculpture Shapes Perception” at the following link: https://loom.ly/Ye70AsQ

A few weeks ago, I had one of those nights that was just good for the soul. ❤️I met interesting people at a climate chan...
10/06/2026

A few weeks ago, I had one of those nights that was just good for the soul. ❤️

I met interesting people at a climate change event hosted by Dorian Bergen, had great conversations, shared lots of laughs, and spent time with friends.

It’s a good reminder that so much of life is about the people we meet along the way. New connections, old friends, interesting conversations—and a lot of laughter in between.

Friends really do make all the difference, and I’m so grateful for mine. ✨

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Sofy Gallery on your Grand Opening tonight! 🥂✨

I’m so excited to celebrate this beautiful new gallery and honored to have my artwork featured as part of the collection.

There’s nothing quite like seeing a new space come to life—filled with art, creativity, and the work of so many talented artists. Wishing Sofy Gallery an incredible opening night and so much success in this exciting new chapter.

I’m thrilled to be a small part of it! ❤️🎨

Why does limited-edition art hold lasting value?It represents more than scarcity. A limited edition is part of a finite,...
09/30/2026

Why does limited-edition art hold lasting value?

It represents more than scarcity. A limited edition is part of a finite, intentional body of work—shaped by the artist’s vision, carefully produced, numbered, and documented.

My latest blog explores how edition size, material, craftsmanship, and provenance contribute to a work’s lasting significance.

The right limited edition offers something rare: art made with the discipline to endure and the presence to remain meaningful over time.

Read “Why Limited Edition Art Holds Lasting Value.” https://loom.ly/sZyAB4o

I’m expanding my creativity into something new—designing one-of-a-kind brooches. ✨This piece brings together the rich, c...
09/29/2026

I’m expanding my creativity into something new—designing one-of-a-kind brooches. ✨

This piece brings together the rich, celestial blue of lapis with gold and platinum, transforming beautiful materials into wearable art.

I’ve always loved exploring new ways to create. From painting and sculpture to jewelry, my work continues to evolve—because art doesn’t have to live only on a wall or pedestal. Sometimes, you can wear it. 💙✨

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9350 E Market Street
Warren, OH
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