Marija is a visual artist exploring contemplative and metaphorical painting, currently working in the artistic community of the BK49 collective in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Her artistic practice is an introspective journey, where self-reflection and contemplation converge to visualize the complex emotions and subconscious imagery that shape our collective human experiences. She uses powerful symbolic subjects, often in surreal settings, to build metaphorical narratives about spiritual transformations, resilience, and healing. 

Marija often uses the creative process as a tool for meditation and introspection. This meditative approach results in abstract or imaginary landscapes or seascapes, depicting ethereal spaces that evoke an atmosphere of calm and contemplation. Each painting holds a subtle hint of mystery or symbolism, inviting viewers to explore deeper meanings beneath the surface.

Driven by her deep respect for Nature and the environment, Marija is committed to using natural and eco-friendly materials in her work.  The artist makes her watercolor paint based on the highest quality non-toxic, mineral, and plant-based pigments and binders. Her oil paintings are made with the highest quality water-soluble oil paint - an eco friendly alternative to traditional oils, to which she adds sand, gravel, dry pigments, used coffee grounds, tea leaves, or other natural materials to achieve natural-looking textures.

Marija strongly believes in the transformative and healing power of creativity. Her current project is focused on further exploring the relationship between visual art and subconscious mechanisms through her Art Therapy education and practice.