About

Maria Skakun is an abstract expressionist painter and a participant in international exhibitions. The artist lives and works in France, in Paris. Was born in Belarus.
Maria has a higher art education and graduated from the Institute of Contemporary Knowledge in Minsk.

In her works, Maria explores the intuitive nature of lines, the subconscious, and experiences various psychological states. She works with emotions and feelings and, through painting, investigates the nature of corporeality and sexuality. The artist creates abstractions, portraits and nudes. Her works are characterized by a series big format, allowing for a deeper immersion into the theme.
The process of creating a painting is very important to the artist. Maria often works without preliminary sketches — in such an approach and style, she feels bold and alive.
She uses a unique mixed technique involving oil, acrylic, wax crayons, and other materials.

Maria has participated in international exhibitions in France, Poland, and Belarus. She has held 7 solo exhibitions.