Maya Semenskaya

"To me, painting is a way to transform an emotional state into light energy. I do not paint objects; I paint the sensations they leave in space. Each canvas is an open window into an inner world where color and silence prevail."

A representative of modern emotional abstraction and expressive figuration. Her work is characterized by a deep study of color as a psychological tool and a dynamic, multi-layered texture. In her paintings, the artist explores the boundaries between the real and the imaginary, creating a meditative space where light and form interact in fluid motion.

Maya Semenskaya is a prominent representative of contemporary Ukrainian emotional abstraction, whose work is a continuous exploration of the metaphysics of light and color. Her artistic method is based on a complex, almost meditative process of layering paints, where each canvas undergoes stages of transformation from chaos to harmony. Using the technique of thin glazes combined with expressive brushstrokes, Semenskaya creates an effect of vibration and depth, allowing the viewer to literally "immerse" themselves in the space of the painting. In her works, light acts not just as a physical phenomenon but as a spiritual category capable of transforming form and perception of reality. Participation in prestigious international projects, such as "Woman’s Essence" under the auspices of UNESCO, has confirmed the universality of her visual language. Maya's art is a search for a point of stillness in a dynamic world, where abstract forms become conduits for internal dialogue and emotional purification.

Represented by

Mironova Gallery

Credentials

Awards

2021 First Class Diploma at the All-Ukrainian Exhibition "Graphics of the Year", Kyiv.
2020 Prize Winner at the All-Ukrainian Biennale "Contemporary Art of Ukraine", Kyiv.
2018 Letter of Gratitude from the Department of Culture of the Kyiv City State Administration for significant personal contribution to cultural development and professional excellence.
2015 Honorary Certificate of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine for significant contribution to the development of contemporary Ukrainian fine art.
2012 Participant's Diploma of the International Art Plein Air, awarded for the best coloristic solution.

Solo exhibitions

2023 "INNER LIGHT", Mytets Gallery, Kyiv.
2021 "TRANSFORMATION", Mironova Foundation, Kyiv.
2019 "THE COLOR OF SILENCE", Triptych ART Gallery, Kyiv.
2017 "FLOW", L-Art Gallery, Kyiv.
2015 "COLOR MEDITATION", Mystetska Zbirka Gallery, Kyiv.
2013 "SENSATION", Parsuna Gallery, Kyiv.
2011 "MAYA SEMENSKAYA. PAINTING", Gryphon Gallery, Kyiv.
2009 "SEARCH FOR HARMONY", Hetmanate Museum, Kyiv.

Group exhibitions

2024 "Contemporary UA Art", international exhibition of Ukrainian art, Warsaw, Poland.
2022 "Art Against War", charity project in support of Ukraine, Prague, Czech Republic.
2021 "Graphics of the Year", All-Ukrainian exhibition, NUAU, Kyiv.
2020 "Contemporary Art of Ukraine", All-Ukrainian Biennale, MARI, Kyiv.
2018 "A-24", large-scale group project, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv.
2016 All-Ukrainian Triennial of Painting, House of Artists, Kyiv.
2014 "Art During the Revolution", Museum of Kyiv History, Kyiv.
2012 "Ukrainian Landscape", Mystetska Zbirka Gallery, Kyiv.
2010 "Female Image in Art", Central House of Artists, Kyiv.
2008 All-Ukrainian Exhibition for Artist's Day, NUAU, Kyiv.

Media coverage

InGate Gallery: Maria Semenskaya Artist Overview — a professional profile on the international art platform. It provides an analysis of her visual language, where texture and layering serve as tools for exploring human emotions and memory.
https://ingategallery.com/artists/30-maria-semenskaya/overview/

International fairs

2024 Contemporary UA Art, group exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian art, Warsaw, Poland.
2022 Art Against War, international charity project and exhibition, Prague, Czech Republic.
2021 Colors of the Soul, international online exhibition of abstract art (Contemporary Art Gallery Online).
2019 Mantua Art Expo, international art fair, Mantua, Italy.
2018 Woman’s Essence, international project under the auspices of UNESCO, Madrid, Spain.
2017 We Contemporary, international art project and catalog publication, Palermo, Italy.
2015 Berlin Art Week, participation in the parallel program, Berlin, Germany.
2013 Art Monaco, international contemporary art fair, Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Personal

International Cultural Representation: Participation in the prestigious Woman’s Essence project (Madrid, Spain) under the auspices of UNESCO, where her works were selected to represent contemporary Eastern European women's art.
Signature Technique: Development of a unique "emotional transformation" style based on complex multi-layered glazing and the creation of an "inner glow" effect on canvas, which has become her artistic hallmark.
Institutional Recognition: Inclusion of her works in permanent and private collections in more than 10 countries, including Ukraine, the USA, Germany, Italy, and France.
Charity Engagement: Active participation in the international Art Against War movement, where her works were featured in auctions and exhibitions aimed at supporting Ukrainian culture in Europe.
Expert Evaluation: Regular participation in We Contemporary publications, issued by leading Italian art dealers for the global collecting market.