Ewa Beniak-Haremska

Lives and works in Warszawa, Poland

Artist statement

In my personal viewing, I find the value of ordinary objects, elusive, fleeting moments, giving them a different perspective, depending on events, circumstances, views or spiritual state. By contemplating reality and what I imagine, a kind of artistic document is created that contains a more or less surreal composition of time and place. Also, a universal message about how diverse and poetic the reality in which we live can be. And how close we can be to the things that we often lose or consciously distance from each other for various reasons. Illustrating books is one of my main areas of practice. Each book is a kind of author's home, his soul, where I am a guest. A home that completes my world view. Thanks to the stories told, I make many journeys. I learned to pick up the metaphorical elements of the writer's thoughts. Although I am fascinated by many other art techniques, in recent years, in my work, I most often choose drawing that is closely related to my thoughts and is limited to simple tools. It allows me to quickly express, write down the first thought that is usually the starting point and drives my imagination. I am passionately looking for poetry and magic. I like the servant, craft approach to work. When I'm not drawing, I face other creative levels. I am always looking for a composition in a figurative allusion, enigmatic form or in a harmonious geometry. I create posters, among others. By the power of an artistic game, I encourage you to create your own...

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