Marina Rytz — artist, designer, and architect (Master of Arts in Architecture, CH) who brings art, design, and space together into a harmonious visual whole. The works exist at the intersection of structure and emotion, geometric clarity and cosmic depth, transforming spaces and inspiring everyone who encounters them.
With a classical artistic foundation and a multidisciplinary background, a wide range of materials, techniques, and styles are explored confidently. Canvas and paper are just the beginning — textiles, walls, ceramics, and furniture become mediums of expression.
Craftsmanship, philosophical depth, and contemporary aesthetics come together to create pieces that are both visually captivating and meaningful.
"My art is a dialogue between consciousness, emotions, and feeling. Through my work, I aim to support viewers in challenging moments of life — to bring them a smile, to warm them with the radiance of color, or to awaken forgotten dreams lost in the noise of everyday life — because with them, the joy of living can also fade."
I was born in the former Soviet Union — a country that no longer exists, but once united a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. I carry the heritage of five different nationalities in my veins, and my family has lived across various corners of the world. This diversity has become an integral part of who I am, shaping my worldview and values. I consider myself a citizen of planet Earth—a place that connects us all, regardless of nationality, religion, or skin color.
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Before moving to Switzerland in 2004, I lived in Ukraine, Moldova, and Russia. These journeys—both geographical and personal—deepened my understanding of the world, taught me to see the many layers of life, and inspired a profound respect for the uniqueness of every culture.
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I began drawing in early childhood and graduated from a classical art school with honors. I continued to refine my skills and deepen my knowledge at a university in Saint Petersburg.
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After relocating to Switzerland in 2004, I earned a Master of Arts in Architecture from FHNW. Yet creativity, like breathing, has never left me. It has always been my way of feeling, exploring, and expressing.
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My classical training and artistic experience allow me to work confidently across a variety of techniques, styles, and materials. I don’t limit myself to canvas or paper—ceramics, textiles, furniture, and virtually any surface that can capture inspiration become my medium.
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I invite you into my universe—a space where imagination knows no boundaries, and where together we can explore the depths of inspiration.
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With best wishes
Marina Rytz
WHAT I CREATE:
Art & DesignArtist/ Designer/ Architect/ Project manager/
Architect, Lehner + Tomaselli AG, Sissach, Switzerland
Architect, Itten Brechbühl AG, Basel, Switzerland
Architect, Diener & Diener, Basel, Switzerland
Darlington Meier Architects AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Gmür & Geschwentner Architekten AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Architekturstudio Evgenij Merkurjev, St.Petersburg, Russia
Architectural studies at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), Basel, Switzerland, Diploma Master of Arts in Architecture
Autumn semester University of the Arts, lecturer Adolf Krischanitz, Berlin, Germany
Architectural studies at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), Muttenz, Switzerland, Diploma Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Spatial environment design, State University of Technology and Design, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Diploma with distinction, Kishinev Art School, Moldova (Parallel to the gymnasium)
Group exhibition
Galerie Numas Igra, Basel
Individual exhibition
Ramada Hotel, Baden
Group exhibition
Kunstwerkstube, Baden, Switzerland
Individual exhibition
Kunstwerkstube, Baden, Switzerland
Individual exhibition
Zum Schmale Wurf, Basel, Switzerland
Group exhibition
ArtStation Manor, Chur, Switzerland
Group exhibition
ArtBoxExpo, Euroairport Basel, France
Group exhibition
Gallery Numas Igra, Basel, Switzerland
Individual exhibition
Exhibition, SDDesign, Basel, Switzerland
Group exhibition
Nordstern, Basel, Switzerland
Group exhibition
The small Montmartre of Bitola, Macedonia
