Artistic Statement – draft versions

Artistic Statement – draft versions

Version 1

Drawing inspiration from masters such as Rembrandt and Caravaggio, and a lineage of
esteemed Polish artists including Matejko, Malczewski, Wyspiański, Witkacy, to Beksiński, my work forms a bridge between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern, initiating an intimate dialogue with the subconscious.
Each piece begins its life as an etching, evolving into a theatrical tableau that mirrors the drama and intricacy of the Baroque style. Simultaneously, I harness the power of modern digital tools, creating a vibrant interplay of light and shadow, the beautiful and the stark, the physical and the ethereal. This blend of contrasts is a defining feature of my work, offering a nuanced exploration of our identities and cultural roles.
My work not only acknowledges but explores the shadows of our world, emerging with a stronger sense of hope. It serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder of the inseparable dance of light and shadow, life and death.
I aim to evoke an emotional response, inviting viewers on a journey of self-discovery and a celebration of the human and female experience in all its surreal wonder, through the lens of tradition refracted by the prism of modernity
Word count: 201

Version 2

Inspired by masters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and an array of Polish artists from Matejko to Beksińskii, my work forms a unique blend of traditional and modern, initiating an intimate dialogue with the subconscious. Each creation, evolving from an etching into a theatrical tableau, captures Baroque drama. Harnessing modern digital tools, I explore the complex interplay of light, shadow, beauty, and starkness, delving into our identities and cultural roles. My work navigates life’s shadows to emerge with hope, inviting viewers on a self-discovery journey, celebrating the human and female experience through the lens of tradition refracted by modernity’s prism.
Word count: 92

Version 3

Inspired by masters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and an array of Polish artists from Matejko to Wyspiański and Malczewski, my work merges traditional and modern, engaging the subconscious. Each piece begins as an etching, evolving into a theatrical tableau that echoes the Baroque drama through modern digital tools. The fusion of the tangible etchings with digital artistry explores identities and cultural roles. My art delves into the world’s shadows, yet emerges with hope, symbolising human resilience and the interplay of light and shadow. My aim is to evoke emotions, inviting viewers on a journey of self-discovery and a celebration of human imagination.
Word Count 101

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