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+
The painting portrays a striking female figure whose face emerges with serene features from a backdrop of intertwining, leafless trees. The woman's gaze is enigmatic, colored with earthy tones that sketch out detailed, realistic eyes filled with a depth that contrasts with the stylized branches veiling her visage. Her skin appears as a delicate canvas painted with shades of whites and soft greys, reinforcing her ethereal quality. The network of branches, which represent the trees, weave around and overlap her features, creating a complex interplay of human and nature. Above her, the sky is painted in soothing blues, scattered with stylized, fluffy white clouds, suggesting a dynamic but harmonious atmosphere. Below, the colors morph into deeper shades of blue, resembling a body of water that anchors the scene. The entire composition marries elements of human identity with natural motifs, evoking a sense of vitality and interconnectedness with the earth and sky. This artistic fusion crafts a visual narrative that explores themes of growth, life cycles, and the intrinsic connection between humans and the natural world.
