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#Marija Tiurina
#murals
#public art
#street art
Marija Tiurina likens the expertise of engaged on murals to “the sensation of conquering a large and befriending one thing means past your individual measurement.” The Netherlands-based illustrator (previously) has labored on myriad tasks starting from watercolors to puzzles to stereograms, and for the previous a number of years, large-scale wall items have grown into a major aspect of her observe, which facilities across the maxim that artwork ought to be out there to everybody.
Persevering with themes current in her smaller works, Tiurina addresses self care, psychological well being, and different relatable subjects. “The mural I did in Carballo, Spain, drew consideration to a refugee disaster and an evergreen problem of getting a house or a group,” she tells Colossal. In St. Malo, France, a tall, vertical portray of a flower getting some TLC brightened the facade of a local people heart. “I needed my piece to be full of heat and cosiness, in addition to carry a surreal and kooky vibe, as caring for your self and others is a very magical act, and it will probably assist the world heal,” she says.
Tiurina approaches every mission with an open thoughts, trusting her instinct to information the ultimate composition. “Each wall has character and distinctive options, and one can by no means be totally prepared for the problem, as every mural is a enterprise exterior the consolation zone,” she says. “Solely by diving into the unknown can the artist adapt to the brand new setting and the situations that adjust with every location and tune to every wall otherwise. There’s by no means such a factor as the identical two mural portray experiences, which makes it actually interesting to me.”
Tiurina not too long ago joined Palette Stars, a collective of European avenue and mural artists, and he or she appears ahead to pursuing tasks alongside new collaborators. Discover extra on the artist’s website and Behance, and comply with her on Instagram for updates.
#Marija Tiurina
#murals
#public art
#street art
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