Elwira Bernaciak

I am Elwira Bernaciak, a contemporary artist based in Carlow, Ireland, operating under the brand BElwiraArt.
My practice is a deep exploration of emotional surrealism, where abstraction meets the soul of portraiture.

I specialize in mixed media and acrylic painting, creating sensory works characterized by rich 3D textures, heavy-bodied gesso, and meticulously applied gold leaf.
My process is meditative; I translate raw human emotions and the beauty of nature into tactile stories that evolve with the light.

Born in Poland and based in Ireland since 2005, I have spent years developing my signature style, which has been recognized in exhibitions across Ireland, Italy, France, England, and the USA—including the prestigious ArtSource at the RDS in Dublin and ARTBOX.PROJECTS.

Whether through original gallery pieces or commissioned work, my mission is to bring positive energy and profound emotional depth into your space.

Education & Professional Background
Artistic Development

Artistic Practice: Professional visual artist since 2015, specialising in original paintings and creative works.

Artistic Education: Completed structured art courses for adults at IT Carlow, complemented by private artistic training.

Professional Recognition: Registered as a Visual Artist in Ireland (2018), recognised for producing original work of cultural and artistic merit (Category “D”).

Formal Education

2021/22: Minor Award Level 8 in Business & Marketing (Digital Marketing focus)

2014: FETAC Level 3 – General Learning, Carlow (English Language Proficiency)

Previous Qualifications: QQI Level 5/6 in Economics & Finance (equivalent to post-secondary studies)

Upcoming Exhibitions 2026

June 20–21: Art People, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin

July 17–18: Outdoor Exhibition, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin

August 7–15: AKA Fringe Festival, Market Cross Centre, Kilkenny

November 12–15: Art Source (Stand L28), RDS, Dublin – Exhibition: "Fragments of Existence"

Selected International Exhibitions

2024: New York City, USA – Women of the World: Global Perspective

2023: Barcelona, Spain – Art Nou Millenni Gallery

2022: Zurich, Switzerland – SWISSARTEXPO, ArtBox.Projects

2018: Cannes, France – Art3F International Art Festival

2018: Padova, Italy – Music and Colour: V. Kandinsky Award


Selected Solo & Group Exhibitions (Ireland)

2025: AKA Fringe Festival, Kilkenny

2024: Abstract August (Solo Show), ArtBank Gallery, Bunclody

2023: Solo Art Exhibition, ArtBank Gallery, Bunclody

2023: Love Your Home, Titanic TEC, Belfast

2021: Art Source, RDS, Dublin

2018–2022: Selected solo exhibitions (Carlow Library, Abbeyleix Gallery, Limerick Library)

Recurring (2018–2025): People’s Art Dublin (St. Stephen’s Green) & Kilkenny Arts Festival


Artistic Milestones & Media

2020: Multimedia collaboration INSTINCT: Characters & Emotions (with Elaine Nolan)

2020: Feature: The Nationalist newsp...