Her recent body of work explores themes of leadership figures and cultural continuity within the history of the UAE, reflecting on the relationship between heritage, identity, and contemporary artistic language.

    Through her artistic practice, she investigates light, space, atmosphere,
and cultural identity, primarily expressed through watercolor and painting.

    Maryna Futymska is an architect and visual artist based between Ukraine
and the UAE. She is a graduate of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (2003) and holds the UAE Golden Cultural Visa.

     She is a member of the Emirates Fine Arts Society (EFAS), the UAE Artists Association, the International Watercolor Society (IWS), the National Watercolor Society (NWS, USA), and is a regular participant in the annual Fabriano in Acquarello exhibition.

   Her practice bridges architecture and visual arts, combining watercolor,
academic drawing, and painting, with a strong foundation in spatial
thinking and design.

    She has contributed to architectural and interior design projects across
multiple countries, including the UAE, with involvement in notable
hospitality developments such as Raffles The Palm Dubai and Hyde Hotel
Business Bay.

    Her exhibition history includes international and regional presentations
across the UAE and abroad, including projects at the Sharjah Museum,
Sharjah University, and Noor Royal Gallery.

     In 2024, she received First Place among watercolor artists in the UAE at
Paper World Art. Her recent body of work explores themes of leadership figures and cultural continuity within the history of the UAE, reflecting on the relationship between heritage, identity, and contemporary artistic language. Through her artistic practice, she investigates light, space, atmosphere, and cultural identity, primarily expressed through watercolor and painting.