Hi, I’m Mary Pavlova—a lover of words and hidden meanings. Google my last name for a dessert, but let’s bake some joy with ink instead. Through monochrome calligraphy and hidden messages, I create pieces that help you reconnect with yourself, even in the busiest moments.
Feel free to explore my collections and see which pieces resonate with you. Whether you’re here for art that makes you think, smile, or simply be, I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m an artist, drawn to the process of creation — the act of starting with nothing and building something new and meaningful.
My journey began with a love for drafting, inherited from my family, where precision and control shaped my understanding of form and structure. However, as much as I appreciated the order and discipline of technical drawing, I craved something more expressive, something that allowed me to capture the unpredictable and emotional side of life.
Before I ever heard the words "calligraphy" or "lettering," I had already fallen in love with the world of lines and shapes.
As a child, I would spend hours exploring my grandmother’s drafting tools — treasures from her days as an engineer. She taught me the art of neatness, the beauty of precision, and how even ink mistakes could be gently mended.
Without realizing it, I was learning that lines could hold meaning — that every curve and stroke could express something deeper. Later, in school, my passion found a home in technical drawing. I thrived in competitions, easily built complex technical drawings, and earned recognition from my teachers.
Back then, it was about mastery — about building something solid and precise from nothing but lines.
Years later, while working as a web designer, I enrolled in an interactive design course. One project changed everything: a lettering assignment with a social message.
We hand-painted bold words onto T-shirts, wore them into subways and trams, and waited.
And people reacted — immediately, sometimes sharply, always genuinely.
That moment hit me hard. For the first time, I saw how letters could move people, spark emotion, and start conversations. It was no longer about fonts or composition. It was about impact. Expression. Voice. That project awakened something I hadn't fully understood before—a deep, urgent pull toward lettering and the raw emotional power of words.
Life carried me forward — across countries, into motherhood, through new roles and identities.
Yet the pull of letters never left.
In my search for freedom, meaning, and myself, I returned to what had been waiting for me all along — and this time, I found calligraphy.
In it, I discovered the perfect balance: the structure and precision I had always loved, and the emotional depth I had always been seeking.
Today, shaping the language and finding the unique character of every phrase is at the heart of my work.
I’m especially drawn to abstract calligraphy — hiding messages, creating secret scripts, and leaving space for others to find their own meaning.
Through every piece, I invite you to slow down, to look closer, and to reflect — forging a deeper connection with the present moment, where hidden messages wait to be found, and meaning emerges when we dare to truly see.
Because every story begins with a letter.
Our minds are always on, constantly absorbing and reacting. I create with the intention to interrupt that cycle—not with chaos, but with calm. Each piece is a quiet challenge: to be present, to listen, and to notice what often goes unseen.
Each piece contains an encrypted message, inviting you to explore its hidden meaning. It’s like looking at a stereogram—tilt your head, squint, and maybe it clicks… or maybe it’s just lines. And that’s the fun of it!
I believe in the power of slowing down.
In a world that rushes, I choose presence.
Where life blurs, I make space to breathe.
There was a time when my days were mine—full of creativity and motion.
Then I became a mom. I gave everything, until I forgot myself.
One ordinary day, lost in diapers and dishes, I picked up my pen—not to perform, but to feel.
Now I create calligraphy as a quiet rebellion.
Bold strokes. Hidden messages. A visual pause.
I create for deep feelers and creatives searching for stillness.
Each piece is a reminder:
You’re still here.
My favorite things
01 | PLACES I'VE BEEN
Travel addict here — Asia’s my love, and Thailand’s my happy place!
02 | GUILTY PLEASURE
Hopelessly in love with leather bags — and yes, I adore every single one of them
03 | DRINK
Coffee tastes better with chocolate. Vietnamese, barraquito — I’m not picky, just happy.
04 | PAST TIME
Living intentionally, meditating, swimming, getting lost in books, and cherishing time with my kids.
05 | MEAL
Pretty simple cuisine — less salt, less sugar (though I’m all in for sugary treats when no one’s looking!)
