'Milish' Milena Korzeniewska

Milish – Polish Painter | Surreal, Semi-Realistic Oil Acrylic Art

Milish (Milena Korzeniewska) is a Polish painter and concept artist specializing in semi-realistic and surreal oil and acrylic paintings. She earned her BA in Fine Art from the University of Leeds and an MA in Drawing from Norwich University College of Art. Throughout her studies, her work explored feminism, femininity, and gaming culture, reflecting a lifelong passion for interactive worlds and storytelling.

After graduating, Milena worked as a concept artist in the gaming industry, while painting remained a central part of her life, providing both inspiration and solace. Recently, she returned to painting full-time, focusing on emotionally-driven, visually striking artworks that blend the real and the uncanny.

Artistic Practice & Philosophy
From a young age, Milena has been captivated by the power of art to inspire and provoke thought. Her paintings often explore the subconscious, psyche, and human emotions, inviting viewers to interpret the narrative in their own way. She seeks to create works that are simultaneously aesthetically pleasing and unsettling, merging beauty with elements of surprise and unease.

Her practice is deeply informed by themes of fem...

BA Fine Art - University of Leeds, UK
MA Drawing - Norwich University of the Arts

2019,2021, 2023 - Winter Art Salon, Pałac Sztuki, Krakow, Poland
2018 - New Artist's Association Members' Exhibition, Krakow, Poland
2011, 2012 - St Etheldreda Artist's Studios Open Studios Exhibitions
2010 - Incubation Group Exhibition, Norwich, UK
2010 - Norwich University College of Arts MA Diploma
2009 - Wunderkammer, Leeds BA diploma Exhibition
2008 - LFA Leeds Exhibition, St Trinity's Church