MARLIS DSOUZA
Explore the unique collections created in Dubai since 2022
Each piece in the Marlis Collection is a visual journey inspired by personal reflections on self-love and the complexities of the human experience. From moments of ethereal bliss to hesitant whispers, this collection captures the essence of our innermost thoughts and emotions. With vibrant colors and intricate details, each artwork invites you to explore the depths of your own journey and celebrate the beauty of self-love.
"A part of me gets so excited to hear it."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin on wood panel
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"I want to continue to experience this thing we call love every day in the things I choose to do, the people I surround myself with."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
10x10”
25x25cm
Alcohol ink, resin and recycled coffee grounds on wood panel
"A part of me hesitates"
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin on wood panel
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"I want to feel love with the state of my mind and inner thoughts."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin on wood panel
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"Is this love? I will keep asking myself this until I genuinely feel like it sticks and I believe that I am love."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin on wood panel
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"Maybe then the search for love will not continue and the true living begins."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin on wood panel
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"I want love to be more than just falling in love with someone else. I want to feel whole as I am right now."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
28” diameter
71cm diameter
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
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"I want love, and I want it for a lifetime."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
28” diameter
71cm diameter
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
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"Being in love feels so special, untouchable, I transcend."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
3x4ft
91x121cm
Alcohol ink, resin on wood panel
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A collection inspired by the stunning Corona Island in Colombia. Each piece is like a little slice of paradise, reminding us of the importance of preserving our oceans.
I collaborated with Corona and African Eastern to create unique pieces with crushed glass of Corona bottles. This collection features not only stunning paintings but also functional items like coasters, bottle openers, trays, and a clock, all made using this repurposed glass.
24x16”
60x40cm
Alcohol ink, resin, acrylic paint, crushed glass from Corona bottles on wood panel.
Inspired by the Corona Island in Colombia.
*Clock and coasters not included
24” diameter
60cm diameter
Alcohol ink, resin, acrylic paint, crushed glass from Corona bottles on wood panel.
Inspired by the Corona Island in Colombia.
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24” diameter
60cm diameter
Alcohol ink, resin, acrylic paint, crushed glass from Corona bottles on wood panel.
Inspired by the Corona Island in Colombia.
16x12”
40x30cm
Alcohol ink, resin, acrylic ink, crushed glass from Corona bottles on wood panel.
Inspired by the Corona Island in Colombia.
16x12”
40x30cm
Alcohol ink, resin, acrylic ink, crushed glass from Corona bottles on wood panel.
Inspired by the Corona Island in Colombia.
One for the Pages - 2nd Edition is an evocative collection of abstract mixed media art, where every stroke tells a story, and each piece is a page from my soul.
Through a fusion of alcohol inks, texture paste, and layers of resin, this collection explores the intricate dance of light and darkness within the human experience.
I boldly confront concealed struggles, embrace moments of simple existence, and contemplate the balance of light and darkness within life's composition. It's more than art; it's an exploration of unspoken stories, and an invitation to connect with my inner world.
Explore the collection of 21 artworks below.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 17, 2023 22:34.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 17, 2023 22:34.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 17, 2023 22:34.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 17, 2023 22:34.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 17, 2023 22:34.
24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and metallic hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 3, 2023 11:26
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10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and metallic hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 3, 2023 11:26.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and metallic hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 3, 2023 11:26.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and metallic hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 3, 2023 11:26.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and metallic hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 3, 2023 11:26.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and metallic hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 3, 2023 11:26.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and metallic hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 3, 2023 11:26.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday March 6, 2023 10:08.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday March 6, 2023 10:08.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday March 6, 2023 10:08.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday March 6, 2023 10:08.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday March 6, 2023 10:08.
10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday March 6, 2023 10:08.
24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday March 6, 2023 10:08.
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24x31”
60x80cm
Alcohol ink, resin and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 17, 2023 22:34
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10x10”
25.5x25.5 cm
Alcohol ink, resin and color shifting hand painted text on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Monday, April 17, 2023 22:34.
ONE FOR THE PAGES is a collection of four original art pieces created with layers of resin and mixed media, including texture paste, alcohol ink, and hand-engraved text. Each piece is inspired by personal journals that share my story, resulting in a deeply personal and emotive art series.
11X14”
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and hand engraving on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Sunday November 14, 2021 14:34.
Full page listed below.
11X14”
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and hand engraving on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Friday June 9, 2017 23:34.
Full page listed below.
11X14”
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste and hand engraving on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Friday December 17, 2021 15:28.
Full page listed below.
11X14”
Alcohol ink, resin, texture paste, recycled coffee grounds and hand engraving on wood panel
Inspired by my personal journal written on Tuesday July 5, 2022 12:39.
Full page listed below.
5x5”
Texture paste, acrylic and rose gold leaf on wood panel
Creativity knows no boundaries, and sometimes the best ideas come when we let go and simply play. That's how 'Playful Teal Textures' was born – a delightful detour during the creation of the second edition of 'One for the Pages.'
When I found myself wrestling with a creative block, I turned to the canvas with a sense of curiosity and a palette of textures. The result? Four exquisite creations that radiate metallic teal, kissed by the subtle allure of rose gold.
ENIGMATIC LOVE
A collection of 9 unique pieces all inspired by personal journal entries. This journey of love can be so mysterious and I’m here to share and uncover some of that mystery through this collection. I unlock a piece of my inner thoughts and vulnerability and felt very unsure if I should release this body of work. I’m happy to say that I took that step and now here we are.
Let’s share the love 💜
8X8”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on October 18, 2022 16:50
“Love will find me, because I am love, I am that energy. I am worth it.”
8X8”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on July 5, 2022 12:39
“What is it about this person that I just can’t quit? I know that I want a love that is deep, special, magical, real…not at the expense of my happiness and success though. This is going to be the challenge in my thirties. I think I’m already really aware of who I let in. This year has given me a lot of time to think and be single, really love myself. I want to let someone in…into this place where they will be loved so unconditionally.”
8X8”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on February 23, 2022 14:25
“I’m just trying to move on honestly, but I’m in my head.”
8X8”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on February 3, 2022 12:14
“From DAY 1 we had to hide our relationship and still do. We will never have what we had last year.”
8X8”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on November 14, 2021 14:34
““Like a drug”, both my words and his.”
10X10”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on March 16, 2022 00:48
“I think I want to be in love. Maybe I am, with a version of my life. The version I need to see. The version I push away sometimes.”
10X10”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on March 14, 2022 14:33
“Make room for new life experiences, people, places, love, beauty and excitement. Bliss.”
10X10”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on February 26, 2022 23:33
“We can be friends now. No expectations of a relationship. EVER. To properly moving on. Because I deserve it.”
10X10”
Alcohol ink and resin on wood panel
Journal excerpt that inspired this piece was written on June 9, 2017 23:34
“Pain, weakness, want, desire, love, numbness, grief, some regret. Except confusingly enough, you also feel emotions of love in a positive light. Love in passion for art. Love in foreseeing a possibly successful career. Love in the moment of pure independence.”
Mystical Beachscapes
While looking back at 2022, the urge to share my story brought me to the Mystical Beachscapes collection. Here’s a little something I wrote 😊
“Leaving behind a stable engineering job might seem ABSTRUSE, but I’ve had this INEXPLICABLE feeling and desire to go out on my own and take the risk. It’s still UNFATHOMABLE that I’m out here in Dubai, doing something I’ve always dreamt of.
This choice might seem ENIGMATIC to many, but I’m not here to make sense of my struggles to the world, but to evoke emotion through my creative outlet. Parts of my process and roots of the inspiration will always be CLANDESTINE in nature, but 2023 is the year where I’ll be spilling all the tea. The untold stories of my breaking points, heartache, mental health and the purest moments of happiness.
So brace yourself for what’s about to unfold.”
The NEW Wave collection is inspired by my life in Florida and to new beginnings. After having to leave the US in December 2021, I was heart broken and convinced that my next steps would be an engineering job in Montreal. In April I couldn't help but feel agitated since I was still unemployed waiting on yet another visa. So I decided to take the plunge and pursue art full time instead.
So there I was, 5 months later, 30 original pieces, a new business and a whole new life.
12x23.5” per panel
Alcohol ink and resin on wood board
48x24"
Alcohol ink and resin on wood board
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6x2’
Alcohol ink and resin on wood board
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4x4’
Alcohol ink and resin on wood board
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"I sit at my work desk staring outside trying to make sense of it all."
Inspired by this excerpt from my personal journal written on November 10, 2023 13:29
10x10”
25x25cm
Alcohol ink, resin and recycled coffee grounds on wood panel