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September 22nd, 2012
The Polish fine art used to be quite traditional and characteristic for the North-eastern Europe. The bulk of art trade in Poland is currently focused on several well-established twentieth century (or earlier) names and their followers. Since the collapse of communism more than 20 years ago there has been no new direction which has attracted public and critics attention. It seems that the situation changes and a new wave is finally coming across the Polish fine art scene.
A new trend represented by two artists, Zofia Kijak and Pawel Polisiak, has emerged which is characterized by fascination with color. The artists of this post-communist "color revolution" use vivid hues and their works are filled with light and radiate with happiness. Inspiration has been sought from natural beauty and originates from en plein air work, particularly in the South Pacific and Mediterranean full of sunshine, colorful houses and fairy-tale lush vegetation. Their painting style could be broadly...
September 6th, 2012
Zofia's work 'Vitua' has won Publisher Choice Award and this work is published in the July / August 2012 Issue, Art & Beyond Magazine, Moreton Grove, IL.
August 13th, 2012
Zofia Kijak received Honorary Mention in the 'Figurative' Art Competion in the Light, Space and Time Gallery in May 2012. She competed with artists from 19 countries and 33 states in the United States.
