MARIA WHO, BORN IN 1996
Maria's practice explores the intersection of traditional figurative techniques and contemporary conceptualism. Her work often addresses the delicate balance between human emotion and environmental influence, utilizing a monochromatic palette to emphasize texture and form over localized color.
Through her large-scale oil paintings and site-specific performances, she examines the concept of 'becoming'—a fluid state where the subject is in constant dialogue with its surroundings. This theoretical framework is informed by her extensive studies in both classical academic art and modern design paradigms.
EDUCATION
2026 - Florence Academy of Art, Figure Painting in Oil, Florence
2014-2020 - Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Art and Design, MA, Moscow
2005-2010 - State School of Art, Moscow
Solo:
2025 - “The Dance of Becoming”, Módulo Twist Gallery, Lisbon
2023 - “Sotoportego”, MAD Marvilla Gallery, Lisbon
Group:
2026 - “Lines of Sight” duo with Duarte Feirras, A Galeria, Estremoz
2025 - Exposição Solidária, SNBA, Lisbon
2025 - CNAP 25 Years Celebrating Art, CNAP Gallery, Lisbon
2025 - “Landscapes”, duo with Leonor Janeiro, CNAP gallery, Lisbon
2025 - Cedrus Curated, Lisbon Design Week, Lisbon
2025 - “Frágil and strong world”, Metamorphose gallery, Marbella
2023 - “Limpezas de Primavera”, Galeria Graca Brandao, Lisbon
2021 - “The Secret garden”, Contemporary Venice, Venice
2021 - Boomer Gallery, London,
Fairs:
2023 - Just LX, Lisbon
2021 - Pla Arte, Lisbon
2022 - Venice International Art Fair, Venice
2020 - “Art Russia”, Moscow
Performances:
2025 - “The Dance of Becoming”, Módulo Twist Gallery
2023 - “Between us”, Galeria Graca Brandao, Lisbon
2023 - “Between us”, MAD Marvilla Gallery, Lisbon
Residencies:
2022- 2024 MAD Marvilla, Lisbon
EXHIBITIONS
FEATURED ON
COLLECTIONS
MÓDULO TWIST GALLERY
CNAP GALLERY
ART MOST
LISBON DESIGN WEEK
PORTUGAL
FRANCE
SPAIN
GREECE
USA
RUSSIA