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Maya Malioutina’s resplendent paintings are informed and influenced by the Japanese School of thought, Wabi-Sabi, a philosophy that embraces the idea of finding beauty in imperfection especially amongst natural settings and their inherent authenticity. Wabi-Sabi emerged in 15th Century Japan as a reaction to a contemporary trend of luxury and ornamentation. One could certainly argue that this has relevance and importance in our consumer and technology-driven culture. Rikyu is the individual thought to have originated this philosophy and is admired in Japan for his contribution. Much like in today’s world where the adulation of technology and luxury is rampant, the idea of Wabi-Sabi is timely and refreshing. This is certainly one of the reasons why Malioutina’s work is so inspiring, rejuvenating, and alluring to the contemporary viewer. Maya Malioutina’s beautiful paintings are about embracing the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. A wall with peeling paint, rusted undertones, and a rough texture, forgotten and overlooked has so many stories to tell. The works are alluring as a result of this and one has a deeper appreciation and interest with the understanding of the precepts and the acceptance of Wabi-Sabi. The end results in the individual basking in the glow of these works as well as a primal interest in actually touching them and interacting with them. Malioutina’s work is also influenced by the Japanese Kintsugi Method of repairing ceramics. In this method, the repair’s goal is not to disguise that there is an imperfection or need for a repair but to use precious materials such as gold, silver, or platinum to enhance the original and elevate it to another level of beauty by enhancing the original and its history. With the artist following and incorporating aspects of both Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi, the work has an inherent beauty as well as an appreciation for things that are both beautiful and multilayered. Erosion, Oxidation, peeling

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Maya Malioutina’s resplendent paintings are informed and influenced by the Japanese School of thought, Wabi-Sabi, a philosophy that embraces the idea of finding beauty in imperfection especially amongst natural settings and their inherent authenticity. Wabi-Sabi emerged in 15th Century Japan as a r...

Maya Malioutina’s resplendent paintings are informed and influenced by the Japanese School of thought, Wabi-Sabi, a philosophy that embraces the idea of finding beauty in imperfection especially amongst natural settings and their inherent authenticity. Wabi-Sabi emerged in 15th Century Japan as a reaction to a contemporary trend of luxury and ornamentation. One could certainly argue that this has relevance and importance in our consumer and technology-driven culture. Rikyu is the individual thought to have originated this philosophy and is admired in Japan for his contribution. Much like in today’s world where the adulation of technology and luxury is rampant, the idea of Wabi-Sabi is timely and refreshing. This is certainly one of the reasons why Malioutina’s work is so inspiring, rejuvenating, and alluring to the contemporary viewer. Maya Malioutina’s beautiful paintings are about embracing the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. A wall with peeling paint, rusted undertones, and a rough texture, forgotten and overlooked has so many stories to tell. The works are alluring as a result of this and one has a deeper appreciation and interest with the understanding of the precepts and the acceptance of Wabi-Sabi. The end results in the individual basking in the glow of these works as well as a primal interest in actually touching them and interacting with them. Malioutina’s work is also influenced by the Japanese Kintsugi Method of repairing ceramics. In this method, the repair’s goal is not to disguise that there is an imperfection or need for a repair but to use precious materials such as gold, silver, or platinum to enhance the original and elevate it to another level of beauty by enhancing the original and its history. With the artist following and incorporating aspects of both Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi, the work has an inherent beauty as well as an appreciation for things that are both beautiful and multilayered. Erosion, Oxidation, peeling

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Malioutina has degrees in English and Russian literature. However, as the daughter of two physicians, and like many other creative individuals, Maya was also interested and intrigued by science. She thought she might also become a doctor. She attended the Pre-Med Post Bac program at Columbia, but r...

Malioutina has degrees in English and Russian literature. However, as the daughter of two physicians, and like many other creative individuals, Maya was also interested and intrigued by science. She thought she might also become a doctor. She attended the Pre-Med Post Bac program at Columbia, but realized, after a year, that her true calling was actually in making paintings. It is the synthesis of these experiences and training that has allowed her to create work that is fascinating, multifaceted, and beautiful.

This background, and her spirited aesthetic inspiration, have led to the work being popular, widely appreciated, and collected by many. In 2013, Malioutina was featured in Nancy Reyner’s book, Acrylic Illuminations: Re‑active and Luminous Acrylic Painting Techniques. In it, Reyner states:

For my book, I was searching for artists that use specific painting techniques that are “eye-catching” and create interesting and sophisticated imagery. Maya’s use of gold leaf and innovative antiquing methods beautifully accentuate her meditative works.

Manhattan Arts International recently selected Malioutina as a Featured Artist in Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Gallery, a curated online program.

She was also included in articles such as the April/May 2013 issue of Professional Artist Magazine as part of Innovations

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