Where Aesthetics Meets Inspiration
The Story of Visual Artist Marina Manukian
Marina Manukian is a multidisciplinary artist and designer who bridges the worlds of classical art and digital technology. Marinarts Gallery was born out of the vision to create an inspiring environment, allowing viewers to step back from the fast pace of daily life and connect with a moment of true beauty.
A Passion for Creativity and Lifelong Learning
Marina’s professional journey is a constant dialogue between a broad academic background and a relentless passion to create. She immigrated to Israel in 1991 and settled in Tel Aviv, where she began shaping her artistic identity.
Following her military service, she earned a BA in Art History from Tel Aviv University, deepening her understanding of visual language and historical art movements. At the same time, she honed her painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography skills through workshops at the Meyerhoff Art Education Center at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
In 2007, she completed her studies in Visual Communication and began working as a designer in a newspaper. Marina went on to study digital illustration at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, as well as product design at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT). During her studies, she specialized in vector digital painting, a style characterized by clean forms, technical precision, and a touch of softness.
The ROLE MODEL WOMEN Brand
At the heart of Marina’s work is her brand, ROLE MODEL WOMEN. Through her paintings, she offers a visual interpretation of female figures who radiate quiet strength, wisdom, and inner beauty. Her works are far more than decorative elements. They serve as a source of daily inspiration. Marina operates under the profound belief that the figures and colors surrounding us in our living and working spaces directly influence our sense of well-being and mental harmony.
Vision and Mission
For Marina, art is a vital tool for softening and refining reality. Her artwork is designed to make both public and private spaces feel more welcoming and harmonious. Every piece that leaves her studio carries an inspiring message alongside gentle, meticulous aesthetics, driven by a desire to create a more equal society and a relaxing, balanced environment.
Marina’s works have been featured in numerous art exhibitions across Israel and are highly valued by collectors and design enthusiasts looking to bring meaningful, emotional contemporary art into their homes.
We invite you to explore the various collections and find the painting or figure that inspires you.
Group Exhibitions
17 October 2025 -
Group exhibition "Two Years in October: Postcards in Their Light" Artists of the city of Rishon Lezion create in memory of the fallen and the murdered. Illustrated portraits of the late Amit Lahav and the late Sapir Bilmes, murdered while active at the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023, were displayed in the exhibition. Space: Artists' House, 17 Givati Street, Rishon Lezion. Curator: Keren Weisshaus
23 August 2024 -
The exhibit "The Home" is presented in the community gallery in the Tel Aviv Towers building and is a collaboration between the artist Marina Manukian and the multidisciplinary artist and social activist Dr. Orit Ziv. Its purpose is to continue to raise awareness and discourse about the bring the kidnapped back home. The exhibit features 3 portraits of hostages: Carmel Gat, Naama Levy and Arbel Yehud. Paper butterflies wrap the portraits. 7 Haaretz Street, Tel Aviv.
10 March 2023 -
A group exhibition on the occasion of the International Women's Month "The Power of Softness". A portrait of Frida Kahlo from the project Anatural was featured in the exhibition. Space: We Art Gallery, 18 hayozrim steet Karmiel. Curators: Ronit Itzikson Feldman and Michal Sadan.
18 February 2023 -
A group exhibition marking International Women's Day "I am a woman - the garment as the female image". 5 paintings were selected for the exhibition. Space: Chagall Artists' House, 24 Hatzionut Boulevard, Haifa. Curators: Ruthie Segal and Rachel Gelber Shalom.
23 October 2022 -
Group exhibition "A Woman's Right to Her Body". The poster "My body - my choice" was displayed in the gallery of Abraham Hostel. Space: 21 Levontin Street, Tel Aviv. Curator: Mor Tishler.
5 April 2022 -
Group exhibition to mark Women's Day "Disruption. Stop. Creation." There were 4 portraits of women from a project Anatural. Space: Modiin Maccabim Reut Artists' House, 1 Hatzav Street. A catalogue of the exhibition was printed and a painting became the cover that envelops the catalogue. Curators: Anat Shalev and Tal Margalit.
30 April 2022 -
A group exhibition marking Memorial Day "Double Space", featured portraits I painted of 3 women who experienced the loss of a partner during his military service and are active in the association "Left a Girlfriend". Space: Yad Labanim House, 10 Habanim Street, Rehovot. A digital catalogue was produced for the exhibition. The paintings were added to the private collection of Yad Labanim Rehovot. Curator: Yael Sonnino Levy.
8 March 2022 -
Group exhibition Posters for the Fight against Violence against Women. The poster "You have the power for change" was displayed at Abraham Hostel, 21 Levontin Street, Tel Aviv. Curator: Mor Tishler.
18 November 2021 -
Group exhibition "Between the Times" at the Illustration Week Festival. Participated in 5 of the paintings from the series "Someone drinks my time". Space: The Young People's House, 49 HaKeshet Street, Tel Aviv. Curator: Tal Ben Sira.
22 November 2021 -
A mobile group exhibition of posters on combating violence against women. Attended a poster called "Take the laundry out". The exhibition was presented at the Sha'arei Habraham Prison Service, at the Kiryat Tivon network of community centers, at the Hof HaCarmel Cultural Hall. Curator: Lilach Yazdi.
Solo Exhibitions
10 November 2022 -
An exhibition "What's in Your Head" - 10 women's portraits from the project Anatural. Space: 3rd floor of Rishon Lezion Municipality Building, 20 Hacarmel Street. Curators: Keren Weisshuis and Efi Gan.
1 August 2021 -
An exhibition called "Colleagues, Friends, Family". 20 personal portraits in black-gray-and-white. Space: Arte Gallery Ice Cream parlor Tel Aviv, 11 Nahalat Binyamin Street. Curator: Sissy Pagani.
