Press Release Auburn: Cheryl Sallee Gallery Maryna Kantsyr Contact: Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant 253-931-3051 or arts@auburnwa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2022 The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Maryna Kantsyr at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery, on view January 14 – March 9, 2022. Maryna Kantsyr was born, and trained as an artist in Moldova, a small country between Romania and Ukraine. After earning her first bachelor’s degree, she moved to Ukraine, where she earned her second bachelor’s degree and participated in many exhibitions, including 7 solo art shows. Maryna is inspired by her interactions with the outside world. Using logic and emotion, she uses oil paint to transform these ideas, emotions, thoughts and interactions into vibrant artwork. Kantsyr challenges you to see your own story, your feelings, or thoughts in her art. Location: Cheryl Sallee Gallery, Auburn Senior Center 808 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002 This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Bowers, Arts Assistant at 253-931-3051 or arts@auburnwa.gov. Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043. Mary Ellen Bowers Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Arts and Special Events Assistant Desk: 253-931-3051 The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.