Maria Shapranova Ukraine , b. 1999

“femininity, feminism, women's freedom and empowerment”

 Shapranova constructs new realities using existing elements.  She utilises  inspired magazines, photographs, objects, etc. to create her collages. Her focus is on “femininity, feminism, women's freedom and empowerment”. Her most recent works highlight the injustice of the current war in Ukraine, with a focus on the strength and resilience of women throughout these events. She highlights how women hold society together during conflict and war.