Iza Kono

I was born in Poland, where my creative journey began with a curiosity about people, emotion, and visual expression. My studies in Advertising, Design, and Contemporary Art Practice gave me a strong foundation in artistic thinking, but my true education has always come from observing life, listening to intuition, and remaining open to what I feel.

I work primarily in abstract painting, although I also create figurative works. I do not approach the canvas with a fixed plan or a desire to control the outcome. Instead, I paint intuitively, allowing each piece to unfold naturally. Every painting becomes a conversation between emotion, memory, instinct, and imagination. What appears on the canvas is often something I discover at the same time as the viewer.

I consider empathy to be at the heart of my practice. I notice details, emotions, and energies that often go unseen, and my work reflects this sensitivity. Rather than illustrating a specific story, I hope my paintings create space for personal interpretation, allowing each viewer to find their own meaning and connection.

My love for animals is an equally important part of who I am. I believe compassion should extend beyond the canvas, which is why a portion of the profits from my...