A world beneath the surface

Paintings by Maria Hazanskaia. A glimpse into the work, and the life of its making.

Explore the paintings
Painted figure with intricate tattoos, seated with her face turned upward
Compartmentalized — a detailFrom the studio

The work lives in its making

Maria paints nude. The body, movement and time at the easel are part of her artistic practice.

Follow a painting beyond its finished surface: the gestures, the changing canvas, the quiet work of bringing it into being.

More from the studio
Maria at work — 108 Buddhas

Selected paintings

Each one, a world of its own.

Colour Texture Another language

Four abstract works.

Time inside the painting

Three works. Three studio fragments.

Belonginess — a figure taking shape
Into Fear — at the easel
Compartmentalized — across the surface

The finished work and its making belong to the same story.

Maria Hazanskaia, artist portrait

Maria Hazanskaia

The canvas, the body, the act of painting.

Maria’s practice brings painting and performance into the same space. Here, each finished canvas opens onto the time, physical presence and gestures behind it.

Read Maria’s studio journal

Press & Galleries

In the press

Without Shame, Maria’s painting of overlapping figures among blue roses
Without Shame — Maria Hazanskaia

Blue, shame and the courage to walk into fear

Online Gallery Interview

A conversation with Maria about blue, shame and the courage to meet fear through painting. A closer look at the ideas behind her work.

Read interview

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