Mariia Artemenko
Mariia specialises in integrating traditional and innovative techniques in clothing design, focusing on textile manipulation, fabric transformation, and decorative craftsmanship. Her practice includes experimenting with weaving, embroidery, applique, felting, sustainable textile recycling, and 3D printing to create unique textures and forms.
She guides students in mastering both traditional handicraft methods and modern digital tools, encouraging a balance between heritage and contemporary fashion technologies.
Additionally, she supervises creative projects that explore cultural motifs and experimental material applications, emphasizing craftsmanship as a key element of modern design.
Master’s degree in fabric and knitwear technology and design (2006), design (2019), PhD in fashion industry technology (2011). Winner of international competitions for young fashion designers: ‘Golden Line (Moscow, 2010), Crystal Hope (Kyiv, 2005, 2006). She worked as a costume designer at the Kherson Regional Music and Drama Theatre (2006, 2012), creating stage images for theatre productions. A practicing designer, she works with individual clients and creative organisations.
Lecturer and researcher, Associate Professor of Design at Kherson National Technical University (since 2010), author of scientific publications and methodological developments. She teaches design, computer technology, materials science, and fashion design. She supervises student research and creative projects that have repeatedly won national and international competitions.
Artworks
This complex female costume is in the Ukrainian ethnic style, which combines a dress, apron, vest and headdress. The outfit represents the idea of unity between the past and the future, the harmony of the modern with the cultural roots of the people. The dove is a symbol of peace, which the Ukrainian people seek, and the revival of forgotten traditions. Just as a dove returns to its nest, this outfit reminds us of the strength of the family, spiritual roots and richness of Ukrainian culture.Materials: Taffeta, tulle, acrylic and wool yarnTechniques: Hand weaving, quilting, machine sewing and embroidery.
