Meet the Mentees & Mentors of Artscape Mentorship Program 2024: Marija Frolova (Ukraine)

Marija Frolova is a Ukrainian artist and photographer who finds magic in capturing fleeting moments and everyday beauty through her camera lens. Her journey in photography began when her father gifted her a film camera, sparking her desire to reveal the “invisible and fleeting.” Marija’s work spans multiple genres, driven by a passion to capture emotions, movement, and feelings. People and their creative expressions—art, music, and theatre—serve as her primary inspiration, as she explores how observing others can lead to self-discovery. Now based in Lithuania, Marija continues to expand her photographic practice and perspective.

Her mentor, Gabrielius Jauniškis, is a professional photographer specializing in stage photography. Actively engaged in the industry, Gabrielius also shares his expertise through teaching, helping emerging photographers develop their skills and techniques. His experience and insights in capturing the dynamic energy of live performances make him a valuable guide in Marija’s artistic journey.

Artscape Mentorship Program is a cultural-educational program created to nurture creativity and empower artists and creatives with a refugee background to develop their artistic and cultural ideas.

The program powered by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
Program partners: the Vilnius City Municipality, the Kazickas Family Foundation, and the Lithuanian Culture Council.

The activity is part of the “Get the net” project (The Action Civil Society Cooperation in the fields of Youth, Education and Training – FPA (ERASMUS-2023-CSC-OG-FPA).