Ewa Konior

I perceive the world as an ocean where, below its visible surface, layers of complexity can be found in its depths. Painting, for me, is intuitively diving into and through the ocean to discover new dimensions and planes. It is an alchemic activity where the creative decision-making process and my presence as the artist is evident. My painting is an expression of my particular view, involving aspects of reality, nuanced memories and philosophical contemplations.

In my work, I aim to describe the essence of life. Experience, observation and study of the human psyche support my work, I empathize with and give voice to my human subjects. In the paintings regarding time and place, I construct surrealistic locations including abstract elements. Like a frame from a film, the painting is a moment arrested in time.

During my creative process, I blur the line between reality and the inner experience of my portrayed models, using symbols, surreal locations and abstract elements. I use diverse layers which often lay on each other, melt and synergize. They also have the role of playing with the viewer, exposing and revealing a story shown in the picture.

The Silesian University in Katowice, Poland - Fine Arts - MA degree: Painting specialization.

Solo exhibitions:

2017 Presence, Arc Centre and Gallery, Reddish, England, (Apr/Jun)

2011 Reflections, Everyman Art Gallery, Chorlton, England, (March)

2011 Reflections, Dot Art Gallery – Liverpool, England, (Aug/Oct)

2005 Castle Art Gallery – Bielsko Biala, Poland

2003 Art Gallery of Club ‘Srubka’, Zywiec, Poland

1999 Town Centre of Culture, Zywiec, Poland

1999 Gallery 3-2-1, Bielsko Biala, Poland

Group exhibitions:

2019 Storiel Open Art 2019, Gwynedd Museum and Gallery, Bangor, Wales, (Apr/Jun)

2018 Arddangosta Agored 2018 Open Exhibition, Galeri, Caernarfon, Wales, (Nov/Dec)

2018 Alternative Landscapes, Carn Balaclava, Caernarfon, Wales (Apr)

2018 Open 2018, Royal Cambrian Academy, Conwy, Wales, (Jan/Feb)

2017 Arddangosta Agored 2017 Open Exhibition, Galeri, Caernarfon, Wales, (Sept/Oct)

2017 Open Art Exhibition, Storiel, Gwynedd Museum and Gallery, Bangor, Wales, (Apr/May)

2015 Oriel Bangor Arts Initiative Gallery, Canolfan Deiniol Centre, Bangor, Wales, (Nov/Dec)

2015 One Year On, Waterside Arts Centre, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, (Jun/Sept)

2014 A6 Dialog Two, Bankley Gallery &Studios, Levenshulme, England, (Aug)

2014 Waterside Open 2014 (winner), Waterside Arts Centre, Sal...