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Artist’s Statement
My work is not aimed at surprise or shock; rather, it serves as a reflection of my emotional responses to the world around me. Through a variety of media, including oils, acrylics, pastels, and photography, I strive to capture the essence of my experiences in the natural landscape. Nature fascinates me, from its colors and shapes to the play of light and atmosphere. Traveling across America, I have encountered diverse forms of nature that have left an indelible mark on my artistic vision. I call my style “Emotional Realism,” as it embodies my desire to evoke feelings while simplifying the details of the scenes to highlight what caught my attention.
Biography
I was born and received my education in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. First, I studied at and graduated from the School of Fine Art and then went on to earn my master’s degree in art history at the University of Warsaw. This full decade of intensive studies laid the foundation for my professional journey as an artist.
After completing my formal education, I worked for seven years as the Art Specialist and Designer at Ars Christiana, the premiere and largest company in Poland specializing in religious art.
Since moving to Tennessee in 1997, I have connected deeply with the local community, volunteering and contributing my artistic skills to support local organizations. I continue to evolve my style and expand into new mediums, with accomplishments that include:
- US Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe was presented one of my oil paintings by the Polish-American community in Knoxville. This painting was exhibited at the Residence of the US Ambassador in Warsaw for six years.
- I have had three exhibitions at The Emporium Gallery (2014, 2019, and 2022).
- Fourteen of my paintings were selected to decorate the Knoxville Mayor’s Office (seven selected by then-Mayor Madeline Rogero between 2015-2018 and seven by current Mayor Indya Kincannon between 2020-2024).
- I was a finalist in the national Knoxville Photo Competition in 2018, 2021, and 2022. Less than 10% of the more than 400 submissions were selected as finalists.
- My photo “Are You My Uber?” was selected as a finalist in the National Juried Exhibition in 2023.
- My photo “Evening Stroll” was selected as a finalist in the Art in the Airport competition in 2022.
- I was selected for the final Open Show exhibition at the Oak Ridge Art Center in 2024.
- Six of my photos were exhibited at the Oak Ridge Art Center during the exhibition “Through the lens” in 2020.
- My paintings also accompanied the University of Tennessee’s “Ready for the World” Music Series focused on Poland in September 2016.
- In 2006, at the request of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, I designed the promotional poster and painted a portrait of internationally renowned double bassist Edgar Meyer.
- My portraits of composer Ludwig van Beethoven and of Maestro Serge Fournier attracted audiences during the intermissions of concerts by the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and Oak Ridge Chorus in 2003.
- I held several exhibitions at Peter’s Jeweler’s Saloon in Oak Ridge (November 2006; February – March 2014).
- I was featured as the “Artist of the Month” by Visions Magazine in March 2014.
- I was nominated for YWCA’s “Women of Distinction” award for my volunteer artwork in 2001.
