Maryia SHAMREI (b. 2004), In the Footsteps of Józef Piłsudski, 2022

acrylic on canvas, 50 x 70 cm, signed lower right: Shamrei

Born in 2004. A Belarusian artist with Polish roots who has been developing her work for years based on classical painting techniques and a sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and spatial relationships. She studied at the Art School in Minsk and then at the High School of Fine Arts in Włocławek, from which she graduated with honors and received a scholarship from the Prime Minister. She is currently studying the conservation and restoration of works of art at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, combining her painting practice with technical and conservation knowledge.
She has participated in numerous group exhibitions, national and international competitions, and has received awards, including 1st place in the 3rd National Open-Air Painting Competition “Artistic Image of Brewery B.” (2026) and participation in the 17th Macroregional Review of Distinguished Thesis Projects (2025). Her work is characterized by narrative elements, subtle irony, and an attentive engagement with the contemporary cultural landscape.