Marina Grigoryeva

For a long time I've been inspired by sacred geometry, particularly the Flower fo Life. I like to play with intricate relationship between clear geometry and natural flow of a stroke by hand, which creates a visual form of the energy streams overflowing the structure.

Visual art is a way to express what seeks attention yet has no other way out but through the process of taking a visual tangible form. It can be called as streams of the personal and collective unconscious, when something is recognized and resonates with my personal perception. My works are reflections of the intricate and multifaceted path of the soul guided by divine energy as it fills the body as a temple in the process of making art.

Currently I am inspired by Demetra George's book "Mysteries of the Dark Moon" about archetypes and mythology of the divine feminine. This is my current line of work. It is an honor for me to immerse myself into the flow, enjoy the process of living it.

I do not have any formal education from an establishment. My only guide and teacher is intuition, natural talent, inspiration and experience. Although, certain people played crucial roles in developing art skills.

My path as an artist began in childhood, when my father used to bring DIY grids made of bars and stretched threads, to copy images and the world around, just like Leonardo Da Vinci did. He’s still a major figure on my path, attributing to the unwavering flame of inspiration and passion for the true mastery of skill.

Later, I was drawn to Interior design. I’d been passionately repainting furniture and eventually took a study course. I designed performances and decorations for students competitions, which were awarded first places. And, I was interested in everything about the expansion of consciousness beyond the boundaries of the ordinary. I read different books, did yoga and meditation.

In 2010 I went to the USA, adopting the motto "What happens if... I try to follow my inspiration?" There, I was quickly taught that I am a professional artist, as my work is appreciated, my skills are in demand, and for several years I was collaborating in the field of Interior Design, doing custom art and murals for designers.

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