Co-founded by Sasha and Ella Marushchenko, Ella Maru Studio creates some of the most innovative and compelling contemporary scientific illustration by fusing and applying their scientific (Sasha, chemist) and artistic (Ella, artist) backgrounds. Ella Maru Studio employs scientists with PhD credentials from the best universities and top talent graphic designers. The results are cutting edge, memorable images that resonate and effectively communicate with readers.

South Carolina Sunshine is delighted and honored that Sasha and Ella granted us an interview, which will be an upcoming SC People feature. Stay tuned, check back and follow us on Instagram to be alerted when the interview is live!

While aesthetically improving the forefront of a local business five years ago, Bohumila Augustinova, unwittingly launched a Cola City art installation winter staple by YarnBombers of Columbia on Main Street and beyond. The Yarnbombers of Columbia is a group that Bohumila spearheaded brings together over one hundred local artists who create unique, brightly colored, and patterned crocheted and knitted forms that they wrap around trees or parking meters during the winter months. The project evolved beyond aesthetics with the emergence of the “Giving Tree” located on the corner of Main and Taylor, downtown Columbia. As part of the tradition, artists hang hundreds of scarfs, hats, and gloves for anyone to take and use from that tree. This past December, Bohumila was recognized for her hard work and community investment with a Jefferson Service Award.