September 16th, 2025

Nina Tichava, “Like the Sun Coming Out,” mixed media, 60″ x 48″

In our ongoing series “The Collector’s Eye,” we step inside the homes—and hearts—of Gallery MAR collectors to discover the stories behind the works they’ve chosen to live with every day. Each entry offers a glimpse into the personal connections that make art collecting so much more than acquisition—it’s a celebration of beauty, memory, and meaning.

For Park City collector Esaam, beauty is the whole story. Drawn to the luminous colors and harmonious abstraction of artists Shawna Moore and Nina Tichava, his home has become a gallery of light and pattern. From his office to his bedroom, dining room, and hallways, bold blues and organic shapes infuse each space with joy. As Esaam shares, these works don’t just decorate—they brighten his spirit, lift his mood, and remind him daily why art is worth collecting.

 

Gallery MAR: Please share with us about your favorite artwork(s) that you’ve collected from Where is it in your home, and what made you fall in love with it? 

Esaam: I have walked up and down Main Street many times and have only fallen in love with Shawna Moore and Nina Tichava only. I’m drawn mostly to the bright colors and the coherent abstract designs and beauty. All pieces are in our house: office, bedroom, dining room, entry way, hall ways.

Shawna Moore, “Star Fire,” encaustic, 45″ x 45″

Gallery MAR: How do you feel this artwork reflects who you are—or who your family is? Does it hint at your love of nature? Your sense of humor? A shared adventure? 

Esaam: The artwork I selected reflects my love of bright colors and specifically the color blue. Also, I love the blue and abstract representations of nature (water, sunlight, flowers, leaves, trees).

Nina Tichava, “Past Paradises of Waterfall,” mixed media, 8″ x 40″

Nina Tichava, “Winter’s Silent Love,” mixed media, 12″ x 60″ |

Gallery MAR: What kind of reaction does the artwork get from guests, children, or others in your household?Has it sparked any interesting conversations?

Esaam: Reactions vary but everyone loves them and has a different favorite.

Shawna Moore, “Line Up,” encaustic, 30″ x 60″

Gallery MAR: Has living with the piece changed the way you see or experience art in your home? Do you find yourself noticing it in new ways over time? 

Esaam: The bright colors and funky patterns brighten my day and spirits. The works give me a general increase in happiness.

Nina Tichava, “Floral in Citrine,” mixed media, 20″ x 20″ | Nina Tichava, “Floral in Royal Blue,” mixed media, 20″ x 20″

Gallery MAR: What does collecting art mean to you, personally? Is it about beauty, legacy, storytelling, connection, or something else entirely? 

Esaam: Collection is all about beauty, nothing else.

 

For Esaam, collecting comes down to one thing: beauty. The bold colors and organic patterns of his Shawna Moore and Nina Tichava pieces fill his home with energy and light, lifting his mood each day. His story is a reminder that every collector’s eye is unique, and that the best collections are built on pieces that simply make us feel good to live with.

Written by Veronica Vale

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