Karolina Franceschini

My artistic journey is deeply rooted in an innate connection to the natural world. From the earliest memories of my childhood in the verdant wilderness of Poland, to the rugged beauty of my adopted Scottish homeland, nature has been a constant source of inspiration. It is in the symphony of birdsong, the caress of the wind, and the kaleidoscope of colors that I find a profound sense of belonging and an inexhaustible well of creativity.

In my practice, I surrender to the ebb and flow of intuition, allowing it to guide my hand across the canvas. My approach to oil painting is one of fearless experimentation, embracing various techniques and brushwork without concern for the final image. This liberating process culminated in my latest series, where I sought to paint not with sight, but with sensation, exploring new methods of application to capture the essence of freshness, light, and dynamism.

The remote Scottish north has become a sanctuary in recent years, a place where my connection to the environment deepens with time. The vividness of its sounds and scents infuses my work, as does a reverence for our ancestral ties to the land. Through my art, I strive to weave the ancient narratives of folklore into the present, illuminating ...

Academy of Fine Arts, Poznan , Poland (BA)
Birmingham City University-
Institute of Art and Design, Birmingham , UK (MA Degree)

Scottish Prize for Fine Art Exhibition, October-November 2023 , Glasgow Art Club

Kirkcudbright Galleries,Wasps X Kirkcudbright Galleries
St. Mary Street,Kirkcudbright,DG6 4AA

Planes of Existence, Solo Show , LOW Gallery, The Briggait , Glasgow

The big Art Show 2022, The Art Department Paisley, Outspoken Arts Scotland

Scottish Drawing Competition 2021 hosted by Paisley Art Institute

'Screen Test'
Virtual group show by Wasps Projects, Scotland 2021

Society of Women Artists
159th Online Open Exhibition, London

Paisley Art Institute 132nd Annual Exhibition Online, Paisley, Scotland

Hulabhaig
Uig Open 2020: Re-imagined Online , Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Published in 'MYTH /REALITY Contemporary Artists from Scotland ' 2017

Royal Institute of Oil Painters
Annual Exhibition 2015-shortlisted for
Winsor and Newton Young Oil Painters Award
Mall Galleries , London

Society of Women Artist, Mall Galleries ,London 2015

Royal Paislay Institute, Scotland

Royal Glasgow Institute , Scotland

Galerie Luz, Montreal 2014