Karolina Bielawska

Karolina Bielawska is a talented Polish artist known for her innovative and thought-provoking works that often explore themes of identity, memory, and societal dynamics. Her unique visual language and skillful use of various materials create compelling artworks that captivate and challenge viewers.

Biography of Karolina Bielawska

Karolina Bielawska was born in 1986. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw in 2015 and currently lives and works in Warsaw, Poland.

Karolina Bielawska actively participates in exhibitions, showcasing her artistic prowess and contributing to the vibrant art scene. Some of her selected solo exhibitions include "As Above, So Below" at BWA Olsztyn in 2022, "Fields" with Matthew Peers at Wschód in Warsaw in 2021, "Two Sides" at Galeria Dobro in Olsztyn in 2021, "The Other Room" at Krupa Gallery in Wroclaw in 2019, and "Marrow" at MOS in Gorzów Wlkp.

Karolina Bielawska's art style

Bielawska's distinctive style is characterized by the skillful utilization of black and blue hues, as well as the incorporation of curved and angular abstract shapes and structures. These elements frequently draw inspiration from architectural and local historical prototypes, such as the arches of balconies and staircases, along with other intricate details. By reimagining and abstracting these architectural elements, Bielawska adds layers of depth and complexity to her artworks.

"Fields" at Galeria Wschód by Karolina Bielawska and Matthew Peers

Karolina Bielawska and Matthew Peers collaborated on a mesmerizing "Fields" show at Galeria Wschód in Warsaw. Inspired by John Berger's influential essay "Field," the exhibition facilitated a captivating dialogue between the two artists.

Karolina Bielawska's contribution to the exhibition was an awe-inspiring painting installation called "Torque" (2021). Occupying an entire wall of the main gallery space, the installation exuded a sense of monumentality and meticulous precision. While Bielawska identifies herself as a painter, she ventures beyond traditional canvas supports, embracing unconventional painting materials and diverse surfaces. In "Torque," she utilized six overlapping panels made of standard-sized OSB boards, an inexpensive and easily accessible building material. Bielawska skillfully coated these boards with layers of gouache and rich black bitumen, resulting in a striking visual composition.

Matthew Peers, on the other hand, presented a series of medium-sized sculptural works that added an intriguing contrast to the exhibition. Together, their works engaged in a captivating dialogue that transcended temporal and spatial boundaries, sparking conversations about perception, materials, and the intersection of artistic visions.