Maryana Chistol

Maryana Chistol is a contemporary artist based in Western Australia, working primarily in watercolour.

Her practice is rooted in close observation of the natural world, with a particular focus on botanical forms. Through flowers, birds, animals and still life, she explores colour, fragility, transformation and the quiet beauty of imperfection.

Watercolour is central to her work for its transparency, sensitivity and unpredictability. Combining detailed observation with the natural movement of pigment and water, Chistol creates works that move between realism and more expressive, fluid passages.

She is a member of the Watercolour Society of Western Australia. Her work has been selected for numerous juried exhibitions and art awards across Western Australia. In 2025, she received the Sponsors’ Choice Award at the 45th Watercolours WA Annual Awards Exhibition.

Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries and is held in private collections.

Degree in Economics, Russian University of Cooperation, 2002
Self-taught artist, working in watercolour since 2021

2026
City of Belmont Art Awards — Finalist, Western Australia
The Watercolour Society of WA Annual Awards Exhibition, Perth, Western Australia
City of Bayswater Community Art Awards — Finalist, Western Australia
City of Joondalup Community Art Award — Finalist, Western Australia
Churchlands Community Art Exhibition — Finalist, Western Australia
4th International Watercolour Exhibition, Fremantle, Western Australia
PICCOLO, Inglewood Arts Hub — Finalist, Western Australia
Art Showcase Hillarys — Charity Exhibition, Western Australia
City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards & Exhibition — Finalist, Western Australia
City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition & Awards — Finalist, Western Australia

2025
City of Melville Art Awards — Finalist, Western Australia
City of Stirling Art Awards & Exhibition — Finalist, Western Australia
Emerging Artist Award Exhibition, City of South Perth — Finalist, Western Australia
City of Belmont Art Awards — Finalist, Western Australia
45th Watercolours WA Annual Awards Exhibition — Sponsor’s Choice Award, Perth, Western Australia
City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards & Exhibition — Finalist, Western Australia
City of Joondalup Art Award — Finalist, Western Australia
Churchlands Community A...