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Marya Lykova
United States
Приєднався 18 кві 2016
Here to deepen this human experience.
I am a filmmaker trying to find my voice and style, while sharing all of the obstacles, fears, and insecurities that come with the process of art-making.
My goal is to silence the perfectionist and nurture my artist, find the things that inspire me, and grow courage in creating.
I am 23, from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Have lived all around the world with my bachelor's degree. I also just received a diploma for that same degree. I love history, dance, poetry and anything creative.
100 followers - 04.08.2020
Posting a video that will hopefully change it all- 18.06.2024
200 followers - 22.06.2024 ( it did change it all)
400 followers - 18.10 2024 ( didnt post for two month, just to bring back a banner called " a case against minimmalism", which gained me 100 followers)
I am a filmmaker trying to find my voice and style, while sharing all of the obstacles, fears, and insecurities that come with the process of art-making.
My goal is to silence the perfectionist and nurture my artist, find the things that inspire me, and grow courage in creating.
I am 23, from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Have lived all around the world with my bachelor's degree. I also just received a diploma for that same degree. I love history, dance, poetry and anything creative.
100 followers - 04.08.2020
Posting a video that will hopefully change it all- 18.06.2024
200 followers - 22.06.2024 ( it did change it all)
400 followers - 18.10 2024 ( didnt post for two month, just to bring back a banner called " a case against minimmalism", which gained me 100 followers)
you have to live life to create good art. artist diaries. part 6
I came back home and the rest of the video is in the name. spoiler: you see me cry. ✨✨✨
IG maashroom
my website maryalykova.cargo.site/
IG maashroom
my website maryalykova.cargo.site/
Переглядів: 815
Відео
healing my creative block while unemployed. artist diaries part 5.
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In this little video a go from place to place, and from practice to practice and try to unblock myself by doing creative tasks. the format is a bit experimental, i hope you enjoy! I talk about my journey as an artist on this channel, please join! 00:29 - explaining the rules, day one 02:50 - day two, reading a poem 04:08 - day three, doodling in the cafe and complaining abt life 06:17 - day fou...
"i create because it's boring otherwise" - Shenghan Gao. artist dialogues. part 1
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We are launching a new rubric on this channel called “Artist dialogues”. In this slow and reflective interview me and my dear friend Shenghan talk about our approaches to filmmaking and art. We talked about how camera makes everything feel relevant, and why Shenghan does not enjoy simple narration in film. I really do not know how to write these captions, so i hope you enjoy! 1:03 - what is She...
a case against minimalism
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In this video essay, I explore a relationship that is familiar to all of us. A relationship we have with objects. From their importance to our identity to what they mean in our exploration of history. Inspired by a wonderful article called “Beyond Words” by Leora Auslander. I hope you will re-evaluate your relationships with the THINGS surrounding you. Auslander, Leora. “Beyond Words.” The Amer...
I am having another breakdown about making art. artist diaries part 4.
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I’m mostly ranting in this video, honestly. But i also raise important points about structure vs play in creating art, mention my takeaways from the creative act by Rick Rubin, and talk you through my realizations on using body to heal my overthinking. It’s full of emotion, this one, and also full of the word “ like”, cause i went into it unprepaired. It’s raw and honest, as always. I hope you ...
creating is an act of rebellion. artist diaries. part 3.
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Listen to me yap about the trauma that stops us from creating, why “they” don’t want us to create, and look out for the sea lions, while the waves shift and change in the background. Ismatu’s podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6czTFjBAFPmUGPm0wLNT1d?si=a0d7e6bb10ef444a Minor Feelings: www.amazon.com/Minor-Feelings-Asian-American-Reckoning/dp/1984820362 00:00 - intro, the sea lions 00:21 - how di...
do i always have to create something valuable? thoughts and inspos. artist diaries part 2.
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I don’t directly answer this question in the video, but this video is a salad of things: I talk about my struggles with focusing on the process, while creating, recent inspirations and structure that I came up with for this channel. Dive into this nonlinear journey with me. 00:00 - intro 01:26 - what stops me the most from creating? (hint in the name of the video) 03:45 - what will be the struc...
how i was almost attacked by a coyote. short film.
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A chill stroll among the beauties of San Francisco turns into an unexpected encounter with wild nature. IG maashroom my website maryalykova.cargo.site/
i am lost. artist diaries part 1.
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I talk about my feelings about making art. And currently, there are many heavy emotions. Hopefully, as the journey unfolds, I will learn how to deal with them and transform them into smthn useful. IG maashroom my website maryalykova.cargo.site/
Cover to Alina Orlova - Lijo (music video)
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Cover to Alina Orlova - Lijo (music video)
this channel made me sit down and draw my breakfast that i made for myself today<3 thank you
Needs less self aggrandizing production and more art.
Camus said something like that: “…in the end, the great artist under this climate is, above all, a great living being, it being understood that living in this case is just as much experiencing as reflecting”
"I hope you won't be hard on yourself because if being hard on yourself would work, it would have worked by now" ❤❤❤
Getting it done is better than perfect.❤
The Artists Way by Julia Cameron has more tips on unlocking creativity including artists pages. Maybe this is referenced before. This is my first video to see. ❤
I feel like you put a lot of what I've been feeling for a long time into words. This is beautiful! 💛🌻
I'm so glad you came across my feed today. 😊 Wonderful content. New subscriber.
I think Hemingway may have said something like this, not sure he was the first but in his writing is where I've heard this sentiment first.
the people walking in the background make me feel like i'm watching a prophet preach you know everyone going by doing their daily lives and here you are in the middle, in front of a beautiful mountain, preaching
❤❤❤ скоро у Маши день рождение, желаю ей смелости в воплощен ии своих мечт и проектов
Beautiful Masha!
SAND DOLLAR!!!
Watching this away from home in the middle of nowhere on Christmas Eve, at a moment of my life when I need to put some distance between everyone and everything and try to have some mental rest. I don't know why UA-cam recommended this video to me, but I'm glad it happened. Be sure you're not stupid; someone always listens with ears, eyes, and heart to your words. Thanks for sharing this moment.
Thank you. I moved a lot as a child and had my world and loved objects ripped away on a regular basis. In between moves I was an only child til 8 and used my imagination a lot to play alone. When the objects disappeared it was like starting over. I believe this prepared me to be flexible and even more imaginative. However, I prefer to have lots of books, small furniture and my dog & cats. I like to have certain clothes forever. So a little goes a long way really. Minimalist philosophy is valid but I always object when someone says that losing the thing isn't losing the memory. But our brains don't work that way.
Thank you for making this and being willing to share your more vulnerable struggles. Small consolation, but its good in a way for me to see you going through struggles similar to the ones I'm going through. It helps me not feel singularly down about myself knowing I'm not alone in that, and I hope my comment can help you at least a little in a similar way. (Sorry for commenting so late after the video was posted, I've been on a youtube break.)
Loved the video, really love that your taking us along on your journey, thanks for sharing it! ❤ PS really like how you sped up the vid (o guess you thought it was maybe a bit slow)?
I loved every second of this, so excited for these to keep coming!!
I really enjoy how each video has a similar underlying flavor, but a different use of film as a tool to communicate this. The split screen is so unnatural imo for the YT space which made it quite interesting and refreshing to see here. You seem to have an eye for these things (or at least a curiosity to try) that I do not seem to spot the same way. danke for another video masha!!!!
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masha the way you display vulnerability with beauty and honesty is so precious and never fail to make me want to create too ❤❤
mmeeerrrrrrrr babiiiiiii thank youuu for your suppoooort <3333 i hope people are not tired of me complaining hahah
OMG THE NEW VIDEO HAS DROPPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am an ex-minimalist. The base philosophy of not owning things you don’t need is fine. You don’t need to hoard garbage that is not useful or meaningful. Hoarding can be a dangerous problem. But as I’ve removed myself from the minimalism community, my definition of what is useful and meaningful and beautiful has broadened. Physical items link you to time and space and humanity. Each item that exists (especially if it is high quality, antique or handmade) has required another human being. You are linked to humanity by the items in your life! You are linked to the past, to culture, to family. You are linked to yourself.
AMEN to this! Beautifully said! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience.
2:10 omggggg ur friend's description really hit the nail on the head. as my mom would say tho, "ur memories (and identity) are up here *points at head*" like i get what she's saying but my pack rat heart cant do it
literallllllyy......... head is so unreliablee
i'm the exact same about keeping and collecting postcards and other little papers. they make any space in whic they're hung up MINE<3
YES, the most universal and useful decoration
I feel like minimalism and maximalism is the same old age debate of one group of people saying they narrow the things they own down to what they use and love while another group says that they disagree with that group because owning nothing is soulless and that everyone should own things they love and appreciate which is what the first group intended all along.
for sure. the title was a clickbait, and it did its job :)
Oh my Seas, what a breeze of freshness! I adore your storytelling, editing skills, the natural curiosity, poking at ideas and tugging at thoughts. It's so uplifting to see something sincere and close to my heart. Thank you ❤
aawwwww, thank you so much for such warm words. I really appreciate it <3
"Home being another, larger kind of pouch or bag" is an amazing way to phrase this. This is how I use homes in video games, but clearly this is how I interact with my physical home, too. Thanks for sharing the article and your thoughts in this video.
you should check out le guin's full essay on that topic here, it is wonderful, interesting connection to video games, didnt think of that! cute - otherfutures.nl/uploads/documents/le-guin-the-carrier-bag-theory-of-fiction.pdf
objets
you must be the only one who noticed. i noticed only much later haha. it is in french
This is silly but a few weaks ago i felt overwhelmed by the objects in my room. My parents spoiled me growing up but i never really let go of most things, the things i did like my monster high dolls and LPS hoard went directly to my parent's friend's kids. I still hold onto "collectibles" they gave me like the Funko pops i dont like. Giving me the funko pops for someonething they knew i liked was a sign of affection. Then i watched fight club for the first time and related very hard to the opening ikea scene. I think i spend so much time trying to use my objects to define me, make me more digestible. I think i stumbled on your video a few days later but stopped listening because i got horrified at how ive been trying to force my objects, my appearance, my media consumption to reflect something people can easily understand. I feel like im starting to expand out from the boxes i trapped myself in when i was younger. The boxes were something simple i could understand and something i could explain to others. Now im confused about myself and unsure how to explain it. Im in the process of slowly clearing out my room. I have few bags of donatables but still have more to deal with. I thought having objects was the issue and partly wished something happened that would make me lose them all like in fight club. The hoard of stuff i did not care about was the real issue. im now looking at it all to see what i like, what i dont like, what i need, and what i want. I have a conatiner of my old things (notes, pamphlets from places ive been, doodles between friends, school pictures, ect). I have a Christmas sweater cup my little cousin gave me that i use for all my hot chocolate (the fancy hot chocolate hoard my parents gifted me last year that i actually like!). I have a little tea leave holder thing that i use pretty much daily that my parents gifted me as well! I'm looking forward to going through the rest of my stuff! Thanks great video!
thank you for sharing your story with us! i feel you on that feeling - trying to put oneself into boxes through the things one owns. it must be the most natural desire. After all, humans have been definig their social groups and belonging to classes through objects for amny centuries. but it is difficult, when the objects do not seem to define you anymore... and i m proud of you for clearing things up, it really helps understand who you are better. sometimes we need to start from a fresh start, good luck with your journey
Quality content is watching your best friends yap on video
AMEN GIRL
After moving out of my first apartment, watching this video really spoke to me :,) I love my things !!
Yyyyeees! i love my things too!
This scratched an itch and helped me feel some connectedness to other people ☺️ It’s been a long, long time since I’ve gotten to see something that’s this sort of beautiful
aaaawwwwww, i am so happy it scratched thst itch hehe! hope you find more content like that <3
really love the vibe of your video, you deserve more subscribers, subbed!
OMG THANK YOU !!!! <3
Preach! I love these videos where you yap about things, I feel like we're on the same wavelength and you always help me feel inspired to follow my creative urges more. Really nice location too, love it.
AAWWW thank you for commenting on so many videos, Jason! ( iam assuming your name from the nick). hope they help and make you actually do things <3
I could feel this whole video man, I get in a rut sometimes and it makes me crazy. Not to say I'm glad you're going through it but it's therapeutic to see someone else going through the same kind of thing. "Can't remove overthinking by overthinking" was a great thing to hear, because I get stuck pacing back and forth a lot trying to think my way out of something when I get stuck, when really I need to let go and find a way to clean the slate and reset. I need to find my own equivalent to your dance, I think, cause pacing isn't doing it!
i hope you will! good luck on your search. have another video on the same topic coming up soon hehe
This was a great watch, I could listen to you two talk all day! I love hearing the thoughts and motivations of creatives. Interesting stuff about the effect the camera has. I love the quotes being written on the screen from time to time.
aaaaawww, thank you so much for watching and commenting!!!! <3
I really needed to hear that final point, make art for YOU and make it REAL instead of feeding into consumerism (i also just binged your artist diaries series so thanks for sharing all your thoughts)
omg, i can't believe someone binged something i created hehe! thank ypu so much ameszing artist:) wish you good luck on your journey!!!!
such a nice evening podcast content❤
hehe, i am glad. THanks for watching, dar <3
hello! i am your historical forces junior who you may never meet irl. this video was so good and you should be so proud of yourself, as a video maker i can tell so much effort went into this :-)). i’ve also struggled with things and have felt a tension between minimalism and maximalism for most of my life and this video felt healing. i think the historian in me wants to keep everything as primary sources for future me haha.
YAAAAAY, we welcome historical forces majors here! thank you for watching and commenting, hope you enjoy ah142 ( this reading is from that class) as much as i did. it is difficult to obtain that balance for sure! good luck weith the end of semester
This was so interesting!!! I have several conditions that affect my working memory so I rely on my stuff to access memories and even orient myself when I wake up! In saying that, I think having more stuff means my memories are more scattered (which makes me feel scattered) so I wish I’d been more minimalist in acquiring things. I’m going through my things now because chronic fatigue means I can’t take care of much stuff anymore, it gets too messy and causes problems, but it’s difficult to know what to keep or get rid of when so much is sentimental
for suuuure, it can be a very tough balance to uphold, i wish you good luck and help to figure this out <3
@ Thank you!!!
Love the video-style! Minimalism is a lifestyle AND an aesthetic. Don‘t throw out items you are connected to! Be intentional about the stuff that sparks joy and getting rid of what stresses you out. „Owning less“ is not the point. „Visiting the mosque“ doesn‘t make you a muslim.
love u my friend❤❤❤❤ I miss creating with you
I MIIS CREATING WITH YOU TOOOOO
beautiful conversation also I love the color grading <33
thank youuuu, jaimeee <3333
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Also the writing soud effect gives digital spaghetti vibes
what is digital spaghettti ahhahha
@@maryalykova6789 it's a YT channel run by the founder of patreon! I love it his interview series with newwave YTers like Natalie or Valspire family, etc.
@@maryalykova6789 grrr how rude that my comment never sent! it's a YT account by the creator of patreon. I particually enjoy his series where he interviews New Wave YTers and discusses their shot-by-shot process for their films :)
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her doc is incredible fyi
it iiiiis, love the commenting from two accounts. thank you, steeeeph
this video felt like a 10 minute time capsule
that is such a sweet way to put it! thank you!
A lovely reflection. Artful and insightful. Thank you for making this video. The LeGuin quote has me really thinking. Is it my relationship to objects, how I value them, how I consume them, how I share them, that makes me human? Imagining the differences between human relationship to objects and how the non-human/animal world relates to objects, is very thought-provoking.
Thank you for this beautiful comment! You should check out the Leguin's full essay, it is called "the Carrier bag theory". Truly life-changing. Also the comparison you are drawing is very interesting! it's so cute that humans animate and gice meaning to all of these random thingies. SO HUMAN!
This video makes me reflect on the poor people of Gaza who've lost everything. I look around my home at all the small trinkets filled with so many sentimental memories and I shudder to think how it would feel to be in their shoes. My heart breaks for Palestine
Absolutely :( when the physical belognings are teh smallest of the losses they suffered :((( thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts <3