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November 30 • 2017 47 jn details The sculptural paintings of Maya Eventov will be on display Dec. 1-18 at the Danielle Peleg Gallery in West Bloomfield. The opening reception — which will kick off the gallery's annual Holiday Sale — runs 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and features music plus hors d'oeuvres by Annabel Cohen Cooks Detroit. The reception is free with a chance to win an Eventov painting, but reservations are required at (248) 626-5810 or contact@daniellepeleggallery.com. "We are so excited to have Maya at the gallery," owner Ady Peleg says. "Her work has the ability to touch collectors with its depth and texture; it is at once relevant and intimate. Maya's work instills both a sense of calm introspection and atmospheric energy. It is a breath of fresh air." Eventov's interest in art began in childhood as her parents took her to see the artistic masterpieces on display in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg. The works of the Post- Impressionists and the Russian avant-garde proved inspirational. Paintings by Matisse and Gauguin affected her use of color, while the images of Rodchenko and Malevich influenced her sense of balance and composition. Artistic studies began when Eventov was 6 years old, and she went on to win scholarships by par- ticipating in various juried exhibi- tions. She attended the high school affiliated with the St. Petersburg State Academy of Industrial and Applied Art and graduated from the academy in 1987 with a master's degree in graphic design. "When I graduated in Russia, I was assigned a job in a wallpaper factory," she recalls. "I illustrated children's books on the side. It was decided that I could participate in exhibitions of my private artistry." Cousins living in Canada were instrumental in helping the family in their move. "We were brought up in a very secular way in Russia, but I still had a strong Jewish identity," she says. "When we came to Canada, we joined a synagogue, and our children went to a Jewish day school. We really discovered religion through our children." That discovery led to a work with a Jewish theme. Tree of Life explores her roots and is on display at the Dallas Museum of Biblical Art. "The last couple of years have been a very creative time in my life," says Eventov, who relaxes by viewing theatrical productions, particularly with trips to Broadway. "The imagery I have painted is quite widespread. I have a studio off my kitchen, and that's how I've worked all my life. I wanted to paint while raising my family. "My works speak of my feelings of happiness, especially living in the security of Canada. I love to paint because it feels great, and I hope my art is a way to transfer this positive energy and wonderful feelings to others." • uptownshangri-la.com UPTOWN 6407 Orchard Lake Road (15 Mile & Orchard Lake) 248.626.8585 DAILY DIM SUM MIDTOWN 4710 Cass Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201 313.974.7669 DAILY DIM SUM & SUSHI CHINESE PEOPLE EAT HERE 2140950 )0634.0/4"5".1.t46/".1. On Star's beautiful already low-priced trays 24555 W. 12 MILE ROAD +VTUXFTUPG5FMFHSBQI3PBEt4PVUIGJFME 248-352-7377 www.stardeli.net $ 5 OFF Expires 11/30/17. One Per Order. Not Good Holidays. 10 Person Minimum. With this coupon. DELIVERY AVAILABLE "…one of America's finest carryout-only delicatessens! Star's reputation has never wavered!" — Danny Raskin STAR DELI Prices subject to change COMPARE OUR LOW PRICES WITH ANY DELICATESSEN IN TOWN! SALAD TRAY $12.99 per person per person DAIRY TRAY $22.99 SALAD TRAY W/ LOX & CREAM CHEESE $16.99 per person MEAT TRAY $11.49 per person Make Holiday Entertaining Easy! Call Us to Cater Your Home or Office Parties! Order Your Latkes for Hanukkah from STAR DELI! Open Christmas Day and New Years Eve Until 4pm!