Sydney, Australia 

Maya Barnstone

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Maya Barnstone
Maya Barnstone is an American-born painter now based in Sydney. With Greek heritage, she draws deeply from the influence of her late grandmother, Helle Tzalopoulou-Barnstone — a prolific artist whose creative legacy continues through Maya’s own practice. Maya completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the National Art School, majoring in painting. Her work often centres on self-portraits, social scenes, and imagined interiors and landscapes. She embraces quirky, intentionally skewed perspectives and a playful use of light and shadow. Working primarily with acrylic on handmade timber boards, Maya builds her paintings through thick, layered applications of paint, creating rich, tactile surfaces that verge on the sculptural.
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Yiayia Next Door's Yemista by Yiayia Next Door & Maya Barnstone

A nostalgic portrait of a shared table where food is an act of love. This is the story of Yiayia Next Door— the Greek grandmother who passed meals over the neighbouring fence during a difficult time in Daniel and Luke Mancuso’s lives. This is one of the many dishes that was shared between neighbours, interpreted through the eyes of painter Maya Barnstone. (Please note, this poster will ship from 18 December)

The painting centres on a familiar Greek-Australian table setting: outdoors, with a hint of green in the background alluding to Yiayia and Papou’s vegetable garden. A basket of bread sits at the centre, atop a handmade crocheted tablecloth that Yiayia always lays with care. The yemista (stuffed peppers) are served on vintage floral stoneware plates — well-loved objects that have become an emblem of Greek-Australian life.

Rooted in her own Greek heritage, Maya brings the scene vividly to life. The philosophy of filotimo, love and generosity towards one’s neighbour, is evident in every detail, while her study of light and colour evokes nostalgia, warmth, and hope.

• One poster purchased = 10 meals donated
• Available in A3 and A2 format
• Printed on 135gsm Extract paper, made from 100% recycled materials
• Unframed posters are delivered rolled in paper and sturdy packaging — packed with care in our Collingwood studio and shipped worldwide
• Complimentary framing service — order a poster and frame in matching sizes and we’ll frame it at no extra cost

All orders are packed and shipped worldwide from our Melbourne studio.


Orders are sent with tracked delivery — you’ll receive a tracking number once your order is on its way. Please allow 1–2 business days for us to pack your order, in addition to delivery time frames below.

Estimated delivery times:
• Australia: 3–7 business days (Standard), 1–3 business days (Express)
• New Zealand: 7–12 business days
• International: 10–20 business days

Click & Collect:
Pick up from our studio at 55 Cromwell St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Available Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm

You’ll receive an email when your order is ready to collect.

When you purchase a poster and a matching-size frame, we’ll frame it for you at no extra cost.
Once it arrives, it’s ready to hang on your wall.

• Made from solid teak, featuring clear plexi-glass and built-in hanging hardware.
• Available in three sizes to fit all Food For Everyone posters
• Available in a selection of colours to suit different styles
• Suitable for both portrait and landscape orientation
• Durable turnbuckle closures that are easy on the fingers
• Please note: as no two trees are the same, each frame may feature unique natural variations in grain and colour!

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