Maria Slättman

Maria Slättman is a contemporary artist based in Sweden. Since early childhood she was drawing and painting having a dream to become an artist when growing up.

However, studies in life science took her in a different direction and she eventually acquired a doctor's degree in molecular biology. She spent many years in academia and the biotech industry, but there was very little time for painting during those years.

The turning point came when she was living in Silicon Valley and got influenced by San Francisco's inspiring art scene that she started taking painting classes. Back in Sweden she continued to paint during her spare time, and finally in 2017, there was an opportunity to change career to become a full-time artist.