Biography

Maria Myasnikova (b. 1997) is a Russian born artist, who lives and works in Milan. In 2018 she graduated from City and Guilds of London Art School with a BA in Fine Art (Painting). Maria works in mixed-media, creating what she calls Abstract Sculptural Assemblages – “expanded paintings”, using various materials, particularly “found objects”. Each artwork is a reflection, whether it be a self-reflection of sentiments or contemplation of certain autobiographical events. The making of an Assemblage is immediate, instantaneous, and completely unplanned: ‘I never sketch before creating a work, it would tamper with my honest and raw interpretation of my “reality”’. Every Assemblage has a double title: the technical one, stating the name of the hue, and the second one, in brackets, illustrating a more profound, personal meaning of each artwork. “Each time I look at my Assemblages, I relive my memories, feelings, thoughts. They are an integral part of me.”

 

Education

2015 – 2018     BA Fine Art (Hons) City and Guilds of London Art School

2008 – 2011     Diploma from Pokrov Art School // Moscow

 

Exhibitions

2020     Morze // Osteria Tajoli // Milan

2019     Russian Christmas Fair // Associazione Italia Russia // Milan 

2019     Abstract Sculptural Assemblages // Noloso Bar // Milan

2018     Astratta-Mente // Galleria Art Luxury // Milan

2018     Cluster Crafts // The Old Truman Brewery // London                                   

2018     City & Guilds BA Degree Show // City & Guilds of London Art School // London

2017     Maidstone International Art Festival // Maidstone Mall // Maidstone

2017     City & Guilds Interim Show // Crypt Gallery // London

2016     Baltic Art Form // St Sepulchre’s Church // London

2016     City and Guilds Interim Show // Diorama Arts Centre // London