Mariana Ciente is a Canadian expressionist painter based in Pelham, Ontario, whose acrylic landscapes capture the emotional essence of nature. Her layered, intuitive works evoke the spirit of forests, skies, and wilderness scenes—appealing to collectors who value fine art that balances structure with spontaneity. With roots in architecture and graphic design, Ciente brings a refined sense of space, colour, and mood to her growing body of work.
MARIANA CIENTE
Mariana Ciente
(b. 1960, Brad, Romania | Lives and works in Pelham, Ontario, Canada)
Mariana Ciente is a contemporary expressionist painter whose intuitive acrylic landscapes offer collectors a poetic and emotionally immersive experience. Known for her ability to evoke the atmosphere of forests, skies, and quiet natural spaces, Ciente translates the feeling of place rather than its literal appearance—inviting viewers into a layered emotional dialogue with the natural world.
Originally trained in architecture, Mariana developed a strong command of composition, structure, and visual rhythm—skills that remain central to her painting practice. Her decades-long career as a graphic designer further sharpened her visual storytelling abilities, adding refinement and clarity to her expressionistic style.
Working primarily in acrylic, Mariana builds richly textured canvases that reflect mood and motion. Each piece blends gestural mark-making with architectural balance, capturing both the serenity and the unpredictability of nature. As a committed plein air painter, she paints outdoors with the Niagara Plein Air Group weekly, bringing direct observation and raw inspiration into her studio practice.
Mariana Ciente. Reflections 1, 2025 acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" $325
Mariana Ciente. Reflections 2, 2025 acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" $325