Maryna Shtanko

Photographer

Bio

Maryna Shtanko (b. 1992) is a Ukrainian visual artist currently based in Kiel, Germany. She has a Master's degree in photography (2025). Maryna’s work has been exhibited in Ukraine and abroad.

Nationality

Ukrainian

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Soil Under Siege

Soil Under Siege

Soil Under Siege examines soil as a site of memory, care, and conflict. Rooted in my Ukrainian background, the work reflects on the cultural symbolism of the country’s fertile black soil while confronting the ecological consequences of war.

Project by Maryna Shtanko
Knock Three Times

Knock Three Times

Knock Three Times explores the everyday rituals of superstition that continue to shape our behavior, even in a rational and modern world. The project questions how people navigate uncertainty and fear, and how they inherit traditions.

Project by Maryna Shtanko
Looking For Balance

Looking For Balance

In this project, I explore the fragility of inner balance through self-portraits taken while twirling – a physical act that mirrors an emotional state. In parallel, I photographed the external world, focusing on landscapes and scenes from Ukraine.

Project by Maryna Shtanko
Under Suspicion

Under Suspicion

In this project, I created a fictional criminal case where I collaborated with AI as my investigative partner. I produced the photographs, while the AI generated the accompanying texts and fictional documents.

Project by Maryna Shtanko