By Paris Georgiou R.S.A. | Editor in Chief, Cyprus Pulse
Mia is a Dove in an Ever Blooming Garden
In the constellation of contemporary artists, some create work that whispers, others possess a luminosity that cuts through the cultural noise with startling clarity. Mia Shaly is one of those rare practitioners whose creative radiance doesn’t merely occupy space, it transforms it, drawing the eye and soul from impossible distances. The Cypriot artist’s solo exhibition “Space of Love,” opening November 12-24, 2025, at Artion Gallery in Geneva, offers viewers a rejuvenating immersion into a world where vibrant colors dance with profound emotional depth.
Shaly’s work is a revelation, an orgasm to the seduction of joy as an expression of artistic pursuit. Her canvases pulse with happiness, radiating an energy that transforms gallery spaces into sanctuaries of human warmth. She is most definitely warm! A warm person, a warm soul, perhaps even a warm friend who knows? But she’s warm. Beneath the jovial surface also lies the heart of a deep thinker who has immersed herself to reflect with remarkable intensity. Like a dove perpetually present in an ever-blooming garden, she creates spaces where true love, affection, and emotional connection flourish through every brushstroke and embrace she depicts. See her embraces. Feel her embraces… Mia is the type of artist you immediately connect with artistically.
The Art of Joyful Profundity
What strikes me most about Shaly’s creativity is her free, youthful spirit, unburdened yet purposeful. I feel like I want to run in the spring garden with her, with smiles and laughter, the sound of nature chasing us like an ever lyrical fable. Her vibrant palette is a decoration to the soul; it’s a philosophical statement about the vital role of happiness in our contemporary moment. She understands that bringing laughter, contentment, and meaning into the world requires both courage and contemplation. Each piece becomes an invitation to experience emotion without cynicism, to embrace connection without fear.
The longing for deep connectivity permeates every work in “Space of Love.” Shaly doesn’t shy away from vulnerability; instead, she celebrates it. Mia figures embraces not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, creating visual metaphors for the meaningful relationships we all crave.
This is art that dares to be optimistic while maintaining intellectual rigor, deep connection and a rare and precious balance of sensitivities in today’s art world and beyond.
Paris Georgiou | Editor in Chief, Cyprus Pulse
A Must-See Exhibition in Geneva
Garden of Light: Her work achieves what so few contemporary Cypriot artists dare attempt: marrying accessibility with depth, celebration with introspection. There’s an honesty in her approach that feels refreshing, almost radical. In an era where conceptual art often distances itself from emotion, Shaly’s paintings remind us why art matters, because it can make us feel more alive, more connected, more human.
This exhibition is essential viewing for anyone seeking art that rejuvenates rather than merely provokes. Shaly constructs sanctuaries for human emotion, inviting viewers to pause, feel, and remember what it means to be fully present with one another.
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Exhibition Details:
- “Space of Love” – Solo exhibition by Cypriot artist Mia Shaly
- November 12-24, 2025 at Artion Gallery, Geneva, Switzerland
- Experience art that celebrates deep emotional connection, joy, and human meaning through vibrant, contemplative works.
Disclaimer: This is an independent editorial. All views, opinions, and commentary expressed herein are those of the editor and writer. All images are published here following the emailed request of the artist, and remain the property of Mia Shaly’s website, and associated social media channels.
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