Maya Malioutina’s work is as layered and dynamic as her life experiences. Born into a family of physicians, she initially pursued a path in science, attending the Pre-Med post-bac program at Columbia University. However, after a year, she realized her true calling was in painting. This synthesis of intellectual curiosity, artistic passion, and diverse cultural experiences has shaped her distinctive approach to art.
Having lived in multiple European countries and having traveled extensively, Malioutina has been profoundly influenced by the transient nature of time, culture, and place. These experiences have deepened her appreciation for imperfection and impermanence—key elements that permeate her work.
Malioutina holds degrees in English and Russian literature and Writing. Her background in literature informs her visual storytelling, imbuing her paintings with a poetic, meditative quality. Her work has been widely recognized and collected, featured in numerous exhibitions, and highlighted in esteemed publications.
In 2013, she was featured in Acrylic Illuminations: Re-active and Luminous Acrylic Painting Techniques by Nancy Reyner, who praised her innovative use of gold leaf and antiquing methods. She was also a Featured Artist in Manhattan Arts International’s Artist Showcase Gallery and was included in Professional Artist Magazine in 2013 and 2015. Additionally, she is represented by UGallery.com and was a featured artist for Williams Sonoma in 2018.
Malioutina’s work has been exhibited widely, with collectors throughout the United States and Europe acquiring her paintings.
Selected Exhibitions
- 2017 Studio Montclair: Viewpoints, New Jersey
- 2017 Studio Montclair: State of the Art, New Jersey
- 2016 Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery
- 2015 Ceres Gallery, New York
- 2014 DUMBO Arts Festival, New York
- 2014 SOHO 20 Gallery, New York
- 2013 DUMBO Arts Festival, New York
- 2013 Greenpoint Gallery, New York
- 2012 DUMBO Arts Gallery, New York
- 2012 Brooklyn Artist Gym, New York
