{"title":"Oil Paintings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloor Plans of Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA series of gentle reminders to not take for granted the simple beauties that connection has for us in every day life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClose connection, like in tango dance, can make you feel awkward and afraid. Or with time and practice it can open your eyes to the sensations of moving together. To not take connection for granted. To practice it step by step, to connect with yourself, your balance, your posture. To realise, the more you can connect with yourself, to more you can embrace the embrace with your dancing partners in life.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo hold onto growth even when it hurts. To make beauty from pain. To run towards connection and let the ones in that suit you. This is what I want this next series to represent. So often the most joyful things are hidden in the persistence and endurance of self love and self patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLegenda:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRed dots: Gravity points of the feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrown lines: Circumference of the feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGold lines: Movements of the feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBackground: Tiles of the floor\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"one-gancho","title":"Element of Surprise  920 x 470 mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe story...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs I create art while analysing tango with my architectural eye, I wanted this first piece of the Floor plan Collection to capture the joy I feel when I choose to connect trough dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tango dance floor is my creative sanctuary...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI've been dancing tango for almost 10 years now and it has become a second home to me. It's a safe space to explore my wild ideas, feel out life lessons, have a good anger expression with my legs, or burst into spontaneous neo tango. The precise details of the technical tango steps remind me daily that inner balance and inner connection is key. Once I embody that, the sky is the limit for enriching encounters and collaborations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoy is found here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you're in a phase of dating or growing older together, I want these paintings to be a reminder that a deep well of comfort can be found when we embody self connection. Then every element of surprise becomes a joyful and refreshing alternation on top of a solid and safe fundament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe creative process...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe journey of this painting was tracing, both literally and figuratively. I had the creative challenge to capture the steps and its precise order, while my tango teachers* where dancing on paper. All the while growing and thinking out this new concept of capture the connection of tango in the shape of a floor plan. Even through the discomfort of feeling out of my comfort zone, while working with moving tango models, I found a deep well of joy while creating this artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e* These painting is made in collaboration with the Tango meistro’s Vanessa Fatauros and Damian Rosenthal.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esmeralda Mlihi Terraneo Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47566709588313,"sku":"","price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9190\/4601\/files\/1.1_Element_of_Surprise___920_x_470___Esmee_Mlihi_Terraneo.jpg?v=1725031232"},{"product_id":"four-ganchos","title":"Refreshing Alternations 1600 x 1000 mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe story...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs I create art while analysing tango with my architectural eye, I wanted this first piece of the Floor plan Collection to capture the joy I feel when I choose to connect trough dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tango dance floor is my creative sanctuary...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI've been dancing tango for almost 10 years now and it has become a second home to me. It's a safe space to explore my wild ideas, feel out life lessons, have a good anger expression with my legs, or burst into spontaneous neo tango. The precise details of the technical tango steps remind me daily that inner balance and inner connection is key. Once I embody that, the sky is the limit for enriching encounters and collaborations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoy is found here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you're in a phase of dating or growing older together, I want these paintings to be a reminder that a deep well of comfort can be found when we embody self connection. Then every element of surprise becomes a joyful and refreshing alternation on top of a solid and safe fundament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe creative process...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe journey of this painting was tracing, both literally and figuratively. I had the creative challenge to capture the steps and its precise order, while my tango teachers* where dancing on paper. All the while growing and thinking out this new concept of capture the connection of tango in the shape of a floor plan. Even through the discomfort of feeling out of my comfort zone, while working with moving tango models, I found a deep well of joy while creating this artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e* These painting is made in collaboration with the Tango meistro’s Vanessa Fatauros and Damian Rosenthal.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esmeralda Mlihi Terraneo Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47566723383641,"sku":"","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9190\/4601\/files\/interieur4-gango_s-liesbteh-esmeralda-mlihi-terraneo-art.png?v=1702996744"},{"product_id":"comfortable-upside-down-1000-x-1600-mm","title":"Comfortable Upside Down  1000 x 1600 mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe story...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs an alternation within the Floorpans of Connection, I wanted this piece of the collection to capture the empowerment of connection within a group. A collective that transforms oppression into positive expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInto the Capoeira circle ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCapoeira tels the story of slavery, oppression and abuse on a global scale. It melts expressions, movements and music of mixed cultures. It transforms pain into empowerment and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first time I stept into the Capoeira circle I was 15 and ever since I kept coming back. Even through the discomfort of feeling awkward in a group, not knowing where to focus on, I kept finding a deep well of joy and empowerment after every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollective connection is found here \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you're in a phase of fitting in a new job or a new country, I want this paintings to be a reminder that reenforcement can be found when we express ourselves. If we show ourselves, explain our needs, say no to things we do not like and shout yes to the melodies that makes us smile, then we will find our group. Then we can empower ourself with belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe creative process...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe journey of this painting was tracing, both literally and figuratively. I had the creative challenge to capture the Capoeira movements and its precise order, while two people comfortable upside down, where revolving around each other. With my experience of the previous painting The element of surprise, this tracing challenge felt playful and comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esmeralda Mlihi Terraneo Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49201594171737,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9190\/4601\/files\/1Comfortableupsidedown_1600x1000_EsmeeMlihiTerraneo.jpg?v=1725031640"},{"product_id":"bare-feet-beats-700-x-900-mm","title":"Bare Feet Beats 700 x 900 mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe story...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe last piece in this collection - Bare Feet Beats - portrays the feeling of vacation, freedom and memories I’ve made during summer in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLetting go and letting in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt shows a first step in the direction of letting go the architectural legenda rules, to make space for intuitive strokes of my dancing hands. This painting captures the break of my artist in residence period in the north east of Brazil, a period of joy, safety and connection. Filled with friendship, bare feet Forro at the beach and bright tropical waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom intention to attention \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you have a clear planning or you go with the flow. When you end up in a place that just does not feel right, pause, breath, connect with a dear friend and the redirecting answer will come. I want this painting to be a reminder of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe creative process...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eModern Jazz and Forro all made it’s way into this piece. I was literally dancing on paper with fluent movements. Pausing in between, to listen to the music, remembering the sand between my toes, to feel what to do next. The experience and result couldn’t be more true to how I feel about celebrating life in the here and the now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esmeralda Mlihi Terraneo Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49201612357977,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9190\/4601\/files\/1.2BareFeetBeats_700x900_EsmeeMlihiTerraneo.jpg?v=1725032123"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9190\/4601\/collections\/interieur-1-gango-esmeralda-mlihi-terraneo-art.png?v=1725030364","url":"https:\/\/www.esmeraldaterraneo.com\/collections\/dancing-floor-plans.oembed","provider":"Esmeralda Mlihi Terraneo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}