Mayya Bork, a visual artist based in New York, is known for her expertise in hand-drawn artwork and decorative art panels. Her work is characterized by a focus on mystery, sensuality, and exoticism, which she expresses through the use of repeating motifs, black color, shadows, silhouettes, and animal themes.

Mayya's art embodies a constant interplay of light and darkness, symbolizing her own duality and the need for both energies to achieve a sense of completeness. She employs dramatic lighting reminiscent of stage lighting to create a theatrical effect in her work.

Through the persistent use of black colors, shadows, and silhouettes, Mayya emphasizes that the absence of light is just as significant as its presence, adding depth and mystery to her artistic vision. This beautiful interplay enables her to authentically convey the duality of her character, igniting a sense of wonder and curiosity in all who are touched by her art.

Trained in the traditional Russian academic drawing technique, a world-renowned optical and observational drawing approach, artist Mayya Bork always looks for new ways to create.

Her passion for dramatic lighting and poetic approach to creating can be linked to her over a decade of experience as a stage designer for Broadway Shows and Disney Live Concerts.

The Sense of Discovery and Mystery Fuels Me

The Sense of Discovery and Mystery Fuels Me

“When I work, I like to think of myself as an Art Archaeologist who excavates ideas from the grounds of my imagination. I know myriad ideas are just hidden below the surface that I need to find, brush off, and polish. They could be jeweled flowers, exotic plants, peculiar animals, or photographs from trips to a faraway land. So, I keep looking in the hope of digging out something unique and rare.”

Art Studio

ATL

“My home is a constant source of inspiration to me. During the pandemic, I moved to Atlanta to create a studio. The space is filled with art and favorite objects. In the main room, I used this particular shade of blue for the walls to create an atmosphere where I’m not afraid to experiment with new art techniques. I named this color Muscari, after my favorite flower- the grape hyacinth.”