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Katya Maker is European born contemporary artist whose work could be described as a playful exploration of the abstract boundaries and of all its dimensions.

'The art world is all about self-expression and the power of an image'. Katya Maker - intuitive and original, can't help but be herself when creating art. From designing her own collection of leather footwear and accessories to collaborating with clothing and jewellery brands upon moving to New Zealand in 2002.

After connecting with Angela Murray from 'Living Life in Colour' who ignited Katya's creative self expression and followed up by the skilled guidance of the Russian artist, Elena Nikolaeva, painting  came to her as a natural progression of expressing her creative being. Katya is inspired by exotic locations and cultures during her extensive travels. Opening up new horizons of discovery, Katya's artworks are about freedom, letting go of fear and making space to connect with our deeper selves. 

Central to Katya's practice is the intention to break free from social expectations and let go of the obsession with perfection. Layer after layer, she creates her paintings, while simultaneously removing the barriers within herself and delving deeper into the subconscious to find freedom in its abstract expression.