MARIA VASILENKO


Originally from St.Petersburg, Russia, Maria was born into an artistic family and graduated in Fine Art. She currently lives in Noosa Heads in Queensland and the stunning Noosa environment has inspired her. Maria loves to paint landscapes, in particluar the local beaches, with oil on canvas. She paints realism and captures the essence of each setting with her incredible technique. Her Russian education in art, combined with the Australian landscape, creates unique pieces. She is a passionate local artist who is thrilled to call Noosa home.
EDUCATION
2012 – Member of the Association Union of Designers
2010 – Member of National Artist’s Union of Russia
2005–2009 – Bachelor of Fine Arts, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
2001–2005 – Designer qualification is awarded by specialty Design, Rostov Art College Russia
EXHIBITIONS
2025 – Noosa Open Studios Art Trail
2024 – Noosa Open Studios Art Trail
2023 – Solo exhibition at the Noosa Library
AWARDS OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF ARTS
2022 – Silver Medal, The Russian Academy of Arts, Moscow
2017 – Bronze Medal, The Russian Academy of Arts, Moscow
2011 – Diploma. The Russian Academy of Arts. Moscow
COMMUNITY WORK
2024 – Volunteer at the Gallery Labonne
2024 – Volunteer at the Noosa Regional Gallery
