Draft:Mariia Luchuk
Mariia Luchuk (born c. 1995) is a contemporary Ukrainian ceramic artist and sculptor who founded the ManyaMade ceramic studio and brand. She is known for her innovative sculptural works and functional dinnerware featuring signature flat-bottom glazing techniques.Mariia Luchuk studio is based in Toronto.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Luchuk's passion for ceramics began while attending the Children's School of Arts from 2006–2011 in her hometown. She went on to earn diplomas in Decorative Applied Arts (2015) and Artistic Ceramics (2017) from the Kosiv Institute of the Lviv National Academy of Arts.
Artistic Career[edit]
In 2019, Mariia Luchuk founded ManyaMade, a ceramic studio for producing modern, innovative tableware for homes and restaurants. The tableware stands out due to its minimalist design and flat-bottom glazing technology. Aligning with Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy, she avoids flashy colors in favor of natural, neutral tones.
Exhibitions[edit]
Luchuk has participated in numerous group exhibitions internationally, including:
- 2023 - Boomer Gallery, London, UK
- 2023 - "Colours of Autumn", KUMF Gallery, Toronto, Canada
- 2022 - Superfine Art Fair, New York, USA
- 2019 - "Frankivsk Creative" Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
- 2017 - City of Kosiv Public Art Project, Kosiv, Ukraine
Online exhibitions[edit]
- 2022 - Upward Gallery
- 2022 - Grey Cube Art Gallery
- 2022 - Las Laguna Art Gallery "Texture, Shapes, Patterns or Forms"
- 2023 - CONNECT Online "Fusion Clay+Glass", The Ontario Clay and Glass Association, Toronto, Canada
Publications
- 2022 - The Makers Makeover (British interior design magazine)
- 2023 - CraftNOW Philadelphia
Art magazines
- 2023 - « Dreams & Nightmares » First edition Boomer Gallery
Awards and Recognitions[edit]
- 2022 - International competition of fine arts "Constellation Ukraine Europe" First Place
- 2022 - Upward Galleria, Honourable mention award for outstanding art
- 2022 - Luxembourg Art Price, certificate of artistic achievement
Membership
- The artistic brotherhood of Ukraine
- Ukrainian Union of Visual Artists of Canada
- Member of the European Ceramic Society
Luchuk also shares her ceramic knowledge through international residencies, exchanges and specialized symposiums globally. She aims to push the technical boundaries of contemporary ceramic arts while bringing Ukrainian aesthetics to new audiences.
References[edit]
- Creative Frankivsk Region: Export and Investment Potential. 2019. Art magazine, Ivano-Frankivsk Department of Culture. Accessed 2019. [1].
- Robinson, Philippa. "The Makers Makeover: Let the Year of the Tiger Inspire Your Home Style." 2022. Club Rapport, 4 Feb 2022. Accessed 2023. [2].
- “Meet the Talents: Maria Luchuk.” 2022. Constellation World Talent Network. Accessed 2023. [3].
- “Mariia Luchuk.” 2023. Saatchi Art. Saatchi Art. Accessed 2023. [4].
- “2023 FUSION CONNECT ONLINE Exhibition.” 2023. Ontario Clay and Glass Association. Accessed 2023. [5].
- “COLOURS OF AUTUMN.” 2023. KUMF Gallery. Accessed 2023. [6].