maria lys artist

Maria Lys

As an artist, I act as a conduit for higher energy.
Painting for me is a tool through which
I convey emotions and inner experiences.

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Precious Materials

In my works I use real gold and silver leaf, as well as natural stones, to give the canvas depth and light.

International Recognition

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For Collectors

Original works are available for purchase. Worldwide shipping and the ability to order an author’s commission.

As an artist, I act as a conductor of higher energy, painting for me is a tool for expressing feelings and experiences.

My vision and soul manifest themselves on the canvas

and find a response in the viewer’s heart
through the vibrations embedded in the energy of the
painting.
It is the principles of color therapy that underlie the
creation of the impact of my painting on the viewer.
The painting awakens and harmonizes the energy
centers of a person, activates the higher chakras.
My works are multi-layered, I choose the color scheme
for each of my works meticulously. It has long been
proven that color has contributed to the spiritual well
being and development of a person, and the effect of
light waves on the senses has long been used by
modern medicine and psychology.
The audience determines the energy of the paintings by examining the semantic facets and differences of the
color layers.
From every picture there is an exuding energy that affects the subconscious, changes thoughts and reactions
to the world around us.
The semantic load, the energy of the canvas and my personal energy together harmonize the general well
being of the viewer who comes into contact with my work.

Moonlight Insights

Moonlight insights is the series of mixed-media artworks that bridges the gap between high cosmology and raw, terrestrial luxury. The collection is dedicated entirely to the phases, textures, and hypnotic pull of the moon.

By marrying the weight and ancient history of atural mineral stones with the luminous, divine quality of gold, silver and bronze leaves, the series transforms the canvas into a tactile relic. It explores the moon not just as a distant satellite, but as a luminous jewel that dictates the rhythms of our earth, pulling tides and anchoring the night sky.

Instead of flat representations, the lunar surfaces are sculpted onto the canvas using finely crushed and raw natural minerals.

Part I: The Masculine moon insights
The Dark Side, Gravity & Structural Orbit
For spaces with a masculine design ethos – characterized by clean lines, raw materials, deep tones, and structural weight – the artworks focus on the raw, unyielding power of the cosmos, emphasizing gravity, structural geometry, and high-contrast dramatic lighting.

Part II: The Feminine Moon Insights
Flow, Luminosity & Ethereal Radiance
For spaces with a feminine design sensibility – focused on softness, fluid movement, organic shapes, and radiant light – the series transforms into an exploration of the moon’s gentle, luminous pull on the earth, its relationship with water, and its soft, ambient glow.

Expressive blossoms

Rather than capturing the literal form of a flower, Mariya seeks to paint the feeling of a blossom – the explosive energy of a spring bloom, the quiet grace of a falling petal, and the inevitable cycle of growth and decay.

Using a combination of acrylics, oils, palette knives, gold and silver leaves and natural stones, her creative process is deeply intuitive and physical. Layers of rich pigment are built up and scraped away, creating a tangible sense of depth and history on the canvas.

“For me, blossoms are a metaphor for women emotion – fleeting, resilient, and breathtakingly alive,” says Maria. “I want the viewer to feel the movement of the wind through the petals and the chaotic joy of nature reclaiming its space.”
After moving to Dubai the artist was deeply impressed by the picturesque sunset and the harmony of living by the sea.
“I was watching this colorful joy of various of purple, pink, peach shadows and was feeling deeply thankful. How people can say that there’s no nature in Dubai. Nature is everywhere. The sea and the sand, the desert is also the nature”

Fluid landscapes

Fluid Landscapes is a curated series of large-scale, abstract-expressionist paintings designed to transform contemporary architectural spaces.
The collection explores the poetic transition where the physical world meets

the ethereal. Instead of capturing static geography, these works capture the motion of nature – the rhythm of rising mist, the swell of deep coastal tides, the shifting patterns of desert winds, and the play of light across reflective surfaces.

Each piece functions as an open window to tranquility, bringing a sense of organic movement, breathing room, and effortless elegance into structured interior environments.

The Alchemy of flow:

The series relies on a masterful interplay of control and spontaneity. Layers of translucent acrylic glazes, poured inks, and delicate oil washes are built up gradually on canvas. This creates an incredible sense of depth, giving the illusion that the pigments are still moving beneath the surface, caught in a permanent state of elegant suspension.

While the overall feeling is one of liquid smoothness, the paintings feature subtle tactile contrasts. Matte, velvety passages of deep color are juxtaposed with glossy, resin-like finishes. High-gloss elements mimic the sheen of wet stone or catching light on water, creating a dynamic viewing experience that changes depending on the time of day and the room’s lighting.

Artist Maria Lys

MARIA LYS

Education:

2013-2015 National Academy of Culture and Arts Management, Kyiv, Ukraine
2005-2010 East European University of Economics and Management, Cherkassy, Ukraine
1996-2001 Art school, Kyiv, Ukraine

Professional Experience:

2015-2017 artist, National Academy of Arts of Ukraine
2017-2020 founder of a contemporary art school
2018-2022 assistant in the reception of the deputy of the Darnitsky district, Ukraine

Awards, Grants & Fellow:

2002 Group exhibition, Museum “Kobzar” Taras Shevchenko, (winner), Cherkassy, Ukraine

Solo exhibitions:

2022 Solo exhibition, 7 elements of the golden continent, Shangri-La Hall, Dubai, UAE
2019 Solo exhibition, Trash, Art App Hall, Kyiv, Ukraine
2018 Solo exhibition, Faces, AMD design gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine

Selected exhibitions

2022 Group exhibition, Luxembourg art fair, Galleria d’Arte Ottonovecento, Parc des Expositions, Luxembourg
2022 Group exhibition, Galleria d’Arte Ottonovecento, Genova, Italy
2022 Group exhibition, Galleria d’Arte Ottonovecento, Padova, Italy
2022 Group exhibition, Galleria d’Arte Ottonovecento, Parma, Italy
2022 Group exhibition, Expo 2022, Dubai, UAE
2019 Group exhibition, Ukrainian Contemporary Woman’s Art Fest, Kyiv, Ukraine
2018 White Ribbon Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine
2018 The 8th Ukrainian Folk Festival, Kyiv, Ukraine
2018 Group exhibition, M17 Contemporary Art Center (M17 CAC), Kyiv, Ukraine
2017 Group exhibition, National Academy of Arts of Ukraine
2016 Group exhibition, “Art Reviviscence”, The International Convention Center “Ukrainian House, Kyiv, Ukraine
2016 Group exhibition, “The photographic unconscious”, National Ukrainian Academy of Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine
2016 Group exhibition, XIII Ukrainian Art Week, Kyiv, Ukraine
2016 International group exhibition “ARTE CULTURA – Milano 2016”, Milan Gallery, Milan, Italy
2015 Charity auction, The International Renaissance Foundation (IRF) “Вдродження”, Ukraine
2013 Group exhibition, National Ukrainian Academy of Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine

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Silver and gold in my works are symbols of wealth, and also reflect the two most important images – the Moon and the Sun, which often appear on my canvases.
The sun represents the symbols of power, creative energy. Represents vitality, passion, courage and eternal
youth. Symbolizes knowledge, intelligence. In most traditions, the Sun is a symbol of masculinity.
The moon is the opposite. Fertility, water, rebirth; a symbol of a cyclical process. Reflecting sunlight, she personifies the feminine side.
Method:
When creating my paintings, I use traditional painting methods, fluid art technique, epoxy resin, gold leaf or
silver leaf.
Sometimes I add inserts of semi-precious natural stones and minerals. The unique natural handwriting adds
sacral mystery to the works

Artist Maria Lys

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