Initiated Painting

Anastasya Martynova is a multi disciplinary artist and designer based in London. Martynova most recently studied Historic Carving at City and Guilds of London Art School, where she developed the craft-based discipline that lies at the root of her practice. A previous background of set design and art direction for the BBC, has allowed her to branch out and collaborate on a range of diverse projects ranging from fine surface design commissions to large-scale sculptural installations both in the UK and abroad. Aside from her own art practice in London, Martynova is also a maker and craft expert at Museea, an award-winning design and curation studio, based in Stockholm, creating large scale immersive environments and exhibition designs that are showcased worldwide. Martynova is a member of the Michelangelo Foundation/Homo Faber, Crafts Council Directory and Heritage Crafts Association. Her new studio is based at the dynamic Design District in London.