Maris Platais Age 87, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Jelgava, Latvia, Maris and his family fled their homeland in 1944 to arrive in Boston in 1949. Maris was a graduate of the Boston Tech High School. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he graduated from Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Maris’ passion for art became his career, first at Dennison Manufacturing Co. in Framingham and later, his award-winning fine art was featured in galleries worldwide.
Art was his passion from the time that he was a child. He developed a highly skilled visual memory and combined that with his imagination to create exquisite pen and inks, etchings and light-filled acrylics. He was an active and long time member of the Guild of Boston Artists. In addition to being a gifted artist, Maris was also a beloved teacher at the Tolles Parson Center in Wellesley and gave artist demonstrations for local art groups including the WSA. His joy of life was infectious and he will be missed enormously.