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Svetlana MartynchikRussian-speaking writer and artist
Date of Birth: 22.02.1965
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Svetlana Martynchik: A Multifaceted Artist and Writer
- Early Life and Education
- Visual Art
- "Enfant Terrible": A Groundbreaking Exhibition
- Writing as Max Fry
- Other Endeavors
Svetlana Martynchik: A Multifaceted Artist and Writer
Svetlana Martynchik is a Ukrainian-born writer, artist, and radio host who writes under the pseudonym Max Fry. Her works have enjoyed immense popularity both in Ukraine and internationally.
Early Life and Education
Martynchik was born in Ukraine and studied philology at the Odessa State University. However, she did not complete her studies and moved to Moscow in 1993. In 2004, she relocated to Vilnius, Lithuania.
Visual Art
Before becoming a renowned writer, Martynchik pursued visual art, including plasticine sculpture and painting. She and her husband, Igor Stepin, were prominent figures in the "Odessa conceptualism" movement. Their plasticine works featuring the fictional world of "Homana" garnered attention in exhibitions in Munich and Moscow.
"Enfant Terrible": A Groundbreaking Exhibition
In 1992, Martynchik and Stepin presented their groundbreaking exhibition, "Enfant Terrible," at the Kiev National Art Museum. This exhibition showcased their unique plasticine creations and challenged the conventional historical narrative.
Writing as Max Fry
Martynchik's literary career began using the pseudonym Max Fry. Her most famous works are the "Labyrinths of Echo" series, which chronicles the adventures of Sir Max from Echo. This series has been published twice, once in its original serial form and subsequently in a comprehensive edition with significant revisions. Other notable works by Max Fry include "Gnesda Khimere" ("Nests of Chimeras") and "Moy Ragnarök" ("My Ragnarök").
Other Endeavors
In addition to her literary and artistic pursuits, Martynchik has also hosted a radio show called "Svobodny Vhod" ("Free Entry"). She served as the head of the news website NEWSru.com from 2000 to 2001.
