Mariya Zeltsman

Zeltsman Mariya – Contemporary Artist Exploring the Structure of the World Through Symbolism, Expressionism, and Decorative Art
Born in Odesa, Ukraine, Mariya has felt since childhood that painting is her true calling and means of self-expression. She graduated from an art school and later from the Fine Arts Faculty at a university, where she was mentored by renowned masters and honored artists of the USSR. Their influence helped her develop a deep understanding of form, color, and composition.
Even in Odesa, she began contemplating fundamental questions about the structure of the world and human nature, which later became the central theme of her art. Through color, form, and texture, she strives to convey her inner world and personal experiences.
Until 2022, she lived and worked in Odesa, actively participating in the art scene through solo and group exhibitions. After the war began, she moved to the USA, then to Spain, and later to Israel, where she continues her artistic journey. Each of these countries has left an imprint on her work, bringing new meanings and nuances to her paintings.
Her style combines elements of decorative art, abstract expressionism, symbolism, cubism, and primitivism. Using bold color schemes, dynamic fo...

1994-2000: Odessa art school named after Kostandi
2000-2005: South Ukrainian State Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushinsky (art and graphic department)

2002 - Exhibition of creative works of teachers and students of University them. Ushinsky
2009 - Personal exhibition in the Art-cafe "Buffet", Odessa
2011 - Personal exhibition in the gallery "Markoff", Odessa
2012 - Personal exhibition "Dinner at Masha's", Yuzhny
2013 - Exhibition at the Victory Gardens Art Gallery
2013 - Exhibition "400 years of the House of Romanov", Odessa
2019 - Joint exhibition in the Art-space "Zavod" Odessa
2024- Group exhibition in the Ben Ami gallery in Tel-Aviv
2025- Group exhibition in the Igud Amutot gallery in Petah-Tikva
2025- Group exhibition in the Manole Art Galley in AinHot