Master of hand embroidery. Originally from Ukraine (Kiev). Economist by education (Kazan Financial and Economic Institute); worked in the Technical Department of the Diversified Ministry of Ukraine (Kiev). Curator of the Patent Department of the Artistic Council for the approval of the production of new types of consumer goods, including products of folk arts and crafts.
In America since 1996 Upon arrival got carried away by hand embroidery and successfully mastered its different types – short cross stitch, long stitch and gobelin stitch. During work she used: floss, metal threads, beads. Recently, she have mastered a new method of needlework – diamond painting using tiny crystals, creating a sparkling beautiful effect of products.
The use of a variety of techniques and materials allows us to create interesting decorative bright colorful paintings and elegant artistic products of an applied nature (cosmetic bags, handbags, eyeglass cases, etc.), which make a good impression and invariably receive excellent reviews from numerous exhibition visitors.
Since 1997, Maria is a member of the JCH Bensonhurst Art Club
Since 2000 she is a Member of the Guild of Jewish Artists -JFCG Has had several solo exhibitions.
Maria Took part in the general guild vernissages and the annual “Festivals of Russian Heritage”