María Olan Yo Soy Arte

Maria Olan is an artist and art teacher with more than 24 years of experience. She is the author of the book Revive the Planet.

Her love for the planet inspires her to bring a fresh and creative perspective to her work, reflecting emotion and the beauty of life in her 3D artwork. The artist primarily sources materials from ecological resources and everyday objects. Her mission is to encourage young students and communities to learn how to use natural materials and integrate them into art.

Her work has been presented nationally and internationally in various spaces, including:

National

Florida:

• Dunedin Fine Art Center – Teaching kids of all levels for more than 24 years.
• St. Petersburg Community Center – Art Studio Coordinator.

Texas:

• International Art and Music Venture Academy (Plano).
• Conservatory of Music and Art.
• MIS Catholic School.
• Yorktown Education.

International

Caracas, Venezuela:

• Telephone Company “Caras 3000 Cultural Program.”

Bucaramanga, Colombia:

• Escuela Municipal de las Artes (EMA).
• Universidad Industrial de Santander (CENIVAM).
• Fundación Café Jazz – UNESCO Young Talent Competition.

Barranquilla, Colombia:

• Five years bringing art classes through the Revive the Planet program to various communities, including:
  • Casa Cultura Soledad Atlántico.
  • Barrio Las Flores.
  • Barrio Manuela Beltrán.

Maria I. Olan was born in Caracas, Venezuela.

She graduated with a degree in Civil Construction Engineering from Nueva Esparta University and moved to the United States in 1995.