Maryna Futymska

am a professional artist and architect whose practice bridges the precision of architectural design with the fluid emotion of fine art, specifically through the demanding medium of watercolor. Holding a degree from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Ukraine (with fine arts institutional validation in Sharjah/UAE) and honored with the UAE Golden Cultural Visa, my work explores the dialogue between cultural heritage, space, and human identity. Based in the UAE and an active member of the Emirates Fine Arts Society, my current body of work focuses on capturing the soul of local architecture and heritage. From the intricate textures of Old Dubai and Sharjah to majestic portraits of the UAE's leadership, I aim to preserve the delicate balance between rapid modernization and historic legacy. My professional background spans international exhibitions, solo shows, and high-end commercial collaborations, creating bespoke art for luxury spaces such as Raffles The Palm and Hyde Hotel Dubai. For me, watercolor is not just a medium, but a tool of light and transparency that allows me to reconstruct memories, history, and light on paper, making the intangible tangible.

I graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (NAFAA) in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2003. I hold a Master's degree in Architecture and Fine Arts. This strong academic foundation in classical drawing and spatial thinking heavily influences my professional watercolor practice today.

Solo Exhibition "Light Within Paper", Dubai Supreme Court Complex / Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE, 2026 Institutional Exhibition "41st Annual Exhibition: Urban Memory", Emirates Fine Arts Society, Sharjah Art Museum, 2026 State Exhibition "Guardian of the Nation", University of Sharjah / Government of the UAE, 2026 Diplomatic Exhibition "Unity of Ukraine Through Art", Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, 2026 International Exhibition "Fabriano in Acquarello 2025", Bologna & Fabriano, Italy, 2025 International Exhibition "Salon de l'Aquarelle Édition 1", Aquarelle Pyrénéenne, Céret, France, 2025 Art Exhibition @ "GCC Menopause Hub", Museum of the Future, Dubai, 2024 State Arts Festival "Al Murabbaa Arts Festival", Government of the UAE & ATDD, Ajman Museum, 2024 Ukrainian Group Exhibition "Incredibles" (140th Anniversary of Ukrainian Women's Movement), N2N Gallery, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi / Kanvas Gallery, Dubai, 2024–2025 "Autism Awareness Month Art Exhibition", Government of the UAE, Etisalat Academy, Dubai, 2025 "Women with Their Own Light" Exhibition, Noor Royal Gallery, Dubai, 2025 "Art Exhibition on Horses and Polo", Noor Royal Gallery, Dubai, 2025 Solo Exhibition "Whisper of Watercolor", Art of Livin...