Maria Klokkou is a Canadian immigrant who originally hails from Romney Marsh in Kent, England where she successfully owned and operated an art gallery for more than 10 years.
Maria has dedicated her life to the arts and actively works toward fostering young adults and helping them in developing their talents. Her dream is to create an art district on Lundy's Lane in the vicinity of the present Romney House Gallery in Niagara Falls.
She sees this as an excellent way to promote the arts within the Niagara Region and to leave a lasting mark within the community.
As an active community volunteer, Maria has been involved in various projects, some of which include:
- a 24" x 36" oil painting donated for the 50th anniversary of the Niagara Symphony;
- a limited edition print commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Niagara Regional Police Service which featured the signature of Queen Elizabeth II;
- a large painting donated to the Breast Cancer Screening Clinic at the St. Catharines General Hospital.
Most recently, her painting "Pink Poppy" was chosen as the new logo for the Life After Breast Cancer Society of Hamilton. As a breast cancer survivor, this accomplishment is near to Maria's heart.
Working primarily in oil and pastel, Maria's large floral canvases and portraits can be found in many private collections around the world.
Maria plans to continue to work to promote the arts, and develop her dream of realizing an art district in Niagara Falls.
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