Artwork in the room
Marija Giliova is a skilled artist whose background weaves together formal education and a wealth of life experience. She is qualified as a master of creative industries, holds a bachelor’s degree in art-design, serves as an art teacher, and practices art therapy. Alongside her professional endeavors, Marija is also a passionate photographer. In her personal life, she cherishes being a mother of three, finding her children’s happiness to be her greatest inspiration and source of fulfillment.
Describing herself as an artist at heart, Marija continually seeks depth, emotion, beauty, and meaning in her surroundings. She transforms her inner challenges and contemplations into art, using creativity as a way to connect with others and share her insights. From a young age, her passion for drawing and illustration blossomed from basic ballpoint sketches into a diverse range of artistic techniques, with watercolor pencils and watercolors becoming her tools of choice.
Her artistic path is closely connected to her love of travel, discovery, and genuine human relationships. Marija places great value on understanding both the external world and the inner workings of the human soul, often drawing inspiration from walks in the forest, time spent by the lake, or moments near the sea. She favors a slower lifestyle, enjoying peaceful mornings, her favorite coffee, and the meditative, unpredictable nature of creating art.
Marija holds that genuine creativity is born from embracing both the everyday moments of life and the deep emotions that shape human experience. To her, being an artist is less about accumulating diplomas and more about keeping an open heart and a sense of wonder. Her ongoing dreams of traveling the world and her fascination with both outer adventures and the intricacies of human nature continue to inspire her creative journey.
About this artwork+
In the painting, a whimsical globe is suspended on a slender black stem that resembles a tree trunk. The globe is textured with scribbled, circular lines that create a bushy, organic sphere. On top of this sphere sits a quaint, symmetrical house with a pitched roof and four visible windows. The house is almost toy-like in its simplicity and structure. Intertwined around the globe, there are distinct, vibrant red flowers that bloom boldly against the black scribbles. These flowers, with intricately drawn petals, seem almost alive, injecting color and life into the scene. Scattered around the sphere and out into the space around it, tiny stars or sparks add a magical, twinkling effect as if the globe is not just a physical object but a part of a larger, mystical universe. Below the suspended globe, small sprouts or plants emerge from the base, down on what might be considered the 'ground', adding a touch of nature and a sense of grounding to the floating globe. The overall effect is enchanting, suggesting a secret, magical world contained within the boundaries of the globe, separate yet connected to the natural realm.
