Maria Strutz studied sculpture and painting in Germany and gained her degree from St. Martins in London.   From an early age she experimented with various different artistic techniques.   A substantial amount of her work in related to natural forms, she is interested in the essence of creatures and produces works influenced by elements such as a sinew, a feather, a wing of a bird;  Maria seeks to depict their living and dynamic presence, she is interested in the relationships between people and animals, her work reflects this as she attempts to make a connection between the viewer and the artwork.