Maria Kireev

Maria Kireev is an Israeli artist born in Ukraine. From an early age she was deeply inspired by nature, people, and everyday life, spending hours observing and sketching the world around her.

She holds a classical art education and has worked professionally as a painter, graphic artist, and illustrator for over 20 years. Maria also teaches painting to children and adults.

Her work is characterized by vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and a life-affirming energy. Moving freely between impressionism and realism, she creates paintings that reinterpret reality with imagination and emotional depth.

Maria’s paintings are exhibited in Israel and are held in private collections across Europe, the United States, Canada, and other countries."The greatest triumph of an artist is if he makes those who are capable of thinking and feeling."
E. Delacroix

Ort College (Jerusalem)
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design (Jerusalem)
Crimean art college of fine Art
Simferopol art school

2026 — “Italian Summer”, Group Exhibition, Talis Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel. August 2026.

2021 — Group Exhibition, Dizengoff Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. Exhibition dedicated to DC Comics heroes.

2020 — International Watercolor Competition and Exhibition, Albi, France.

2017 — Represented Israel at the International Watercolor Society exhibition, Fabriano, Italy. Featured in the official exhibition catalogue.

2017 — Solo Exhibition, Beit Silver Business Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. Large-format watercolor paintings.

2008 — Group Exhibition of students of the Jerusalem Academy of Arts, Jerusalem, Israel.

2006 — Group Exhibition, Tel Aviv Cultural Center, Israel. Featured in the catalogue of Israeli artists.

2005 — Group Exhibition and participation in the Arts Festival, Akko, Israel.

2004 — Solo Exhibition, “Let It Be”, Jerusalem Cinematheque, Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. Paintings and illustrations inspired by John Lennon’s book and short stories.

2003 — Solo Exhibition of graphic works, Beit Shemesh Cultural Center, Jerusalem District, Israel. Illustrations inspired by the works of Boris Vian and Patrick Süskind.

2002 — Awarded the official title “Young Artist of Israel.” Participated in a group exhibition of Jerusalem artist...