About
Margaryta Johansson is a Swedish artist with Ukrainian roots, known for her distinctive paintings that celebrate the beauty, individuality, and quiet dignity of chickens. Living close to nature, she finds endless inspiration in the rhythm of rural life and the creatures that inhabit it.
Her artistic focus on chickens is both poetic and purposeful. Through her work, Margaryta seeks to draw public attention to these often-overlooked animals, revealing their unique personalities, emotions, and charm. Each brushstroke reflects her respect for nature and her belief that every living being deserves to be seen and valued.
Margaryta’s art has been exhibited internationally, including events in Paris, Monaco, Padua, London, New York, Budapest, Vienna, Kyiv, and Stockholm. Her art continues to bridge cultures and perspectives, blending Nordic sensitivity with the warmth and expressiveness of her Ukrainian heritage.
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Inspiration
I find my inspiration in animals and in finding parallels between animal and human life, blending the details from human life into the sceneries where animals get to play the main part.
• Courses in Academic Drawing and Watercolour Sketching (online)
• Studies in Art Pedagogy (Konstpedagogik), Form and Creation (Stockholm University)
• Various courses on teaching art to children (Stockholm University)
• Art club training in childhood (Ukraine)
01.12.2025 - 05.01.2026
Höns i fokus, Vända sida , Östgötagatan 5, Linköping
11.12.2026 - 17.12.2026
Personal Exhibition, Galleri Hornsgatan 96 , Hornsgatan 96, Stockholm (Sweden)
Spring 2027
Personal Exhibition, Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna w Krakowie, Kraków (Poland)
I work with a variety of media — acrylics, watercolor, pencils, pastels, and charcoal. In my acrylic paintings, I often use large formats, broad brushstrokes, and vivid contrasts of color and light. With watercolor, I tend toward realism, though I sometimes explore cubist forms and enjoy working with the dry brush technique. When drawing with pencils, pastel, or charcoal, my approach ranges from detailed realism to quick, expressive sketches that capture movement and emotion.
I often combine references with imagination, blending real elements and fantasy in my work. I love painting while watching TV shows — it helps me stay relaxed and focused at the same time. My small studio also has a bed, which has become part of my workspace: I often paint half-reclined there, and when I work on large canvases, the easel usually stands right on the bed. My process is intuitive and flexible, shaped by comfort, mood, and a bit of improvisation.
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