Born and raised in Uzbekistan, Maya Gerenshteyn grew up surrounded by the region’s
rich artistic traditions—vibrant textiles, intricate architectural patterns, and ceramics
infused with bold color and rhythmic design. These early visual influences became the
foundation of her lifelong relationship with art.

Her creative world expanded further in Tel Aviv, where she found inspiration in the city’s
dynamic artistic community. But it was in the United States that Gerenshteyn discovered
the technique that would define her current work: acrylic pouring. Gerenshteyn describes the medium as a meditative practice—one that allows her to explore the interplay of color, movement, and emotion. Her paintings are characterized by fluid compositions, harmonious color palettes, and a sense of motion that feels both spontaneous and intentional. She cites the influence of artist Itzchak Tarkay, whose sensitivity to color and form helped shape her own approach to storytelling through abstraction.

Her exhibition, Colors Travel in Motion, invites viewers to experience color as a living
force—flowing, shifting, and connecting emotion to memory.