Natascha Maksimovic German/British
Natascha Maksimovic is a marbling artist based at Resort Studios in Margate, specializing in the Japanese art form of Suminagashi. Her work beautifully blurs the lines between craft and art, creating a captivating fusion of heritage and modernity. Each piece is characterized by vibrant colors and mesmerizing patterns, reflecting the interplay between fluidity and intention.
Drawing inspiration from the rich legacy of Suminagashi, Maksimovic observes how the repeated use of water produces unusual patterns that shift as she moves the paper across the surface, resulting in ethereal landscapes. Her innovative approach to scale, color, and technique pushes the boundaries of traditional marbling, introducing new dimensions to this ancient art form.
Natascha Maksimovic, the artist behind NAT MAKS graduated with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Camberwell College of Arts in 2002.
Natascha spent a decade working in the film industry at Scott Free Films. She started as a runner and quickly rose to become Sir Ridley Scott's personal and business assistant, accompanying him on various film productions. In 2008, she was promoted to Development Executive.
In 2014, Natascha founded NAT MAKS, a studio based in Margate, UK, specializing in the ancient Japanese marbling technique of Suminagashi gaining significant recognition in recent years, including winning the Best Wallpaper award at the Homes & Gardens Awards in 2024. Additionally, her book "Paper Marbling: Learn in a Weekend" was published by Skittledog, an imprint of Thames & Hudson.
She collaborated with Molton Brown Ltd for their festive branding and marbling designs, while her ongoing exhibition "Memory Landscapes" has been showcased at Dory's Restaurant in Margate since March 2024. In 2023, Natascha collaborated with Knots Rugs to create eight bespoke abstract marble and ink designs for a collection of hand-knotted rugs, which won the Best Rug award at the LivingEtc Awards 2024. She also partnered with Decorex for their 2023 show, providing imagery and branding used throughout their marketing materials.
Natascha exhibited at London Craft Week's Future Icons Selects at Oxo Tower in both 2022 and 2023. Her upcoming exhibitions include, Revelations in Paris in May 2025 and collaborate with Sebastian Cox for London Craft Week at Frieze No 9 Cork Street.
Maksimovic’s work has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, including ELLE Decoration, House & Garden, LivingEtc, Wallpaper*, Hole & Corner, The Guardian, The Times, and Financial Times.
