Czas na zmianę II (2021) Painting by Agnieszka Banasiak

Agnieszka Banasiak is a contemporary Polish artist known for her distinctive acrylic paintings on canvas that delve into themes of identity, emotion, and symbolism. She began her artistic journey in 2010 at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, where she initially studied Artistic Education in the Field of Visual Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts. After earning her bachelor's degree in 2013, Banasiak shifted her focus to Drawing Media, completing her Master of Arts in 2015 under the guidance of Prof. Wiesława Limont and Dr. hab. E. Jabłońska. Her diploma work was distinguished and earned her the first nomination for the Janusz Bogucki Medal.

A member of the Association of Polish Visual Artists of the Toruń District, Banasiak’s art centers around the portrayal of people, with a particular emphasis on women. Her recent series, “Hidden Beauty,” inspired by Roman Cieślewicz’s 1963 magazine cover collage, explores themes of mystery and self-representation. Each painting in this series features women dressed in various characters or portraits, symbolizing their inner worlds and emotions through symbolic clothing and visual metaphors. Banasiak’s work is also influenced by the surreal collages of Madrid photographer Pablo Thecuardo and the iconic American Gothic of David Hockney and Wood Grand.

In her practice, Banasiak combines traditional techniques with contemporary elements of pop culture, creating art that challenges viewers to consider the deeper meanings behind her portrayals. Her experimental approach and fascination with both historical and modern art forms mark her as a significant voice in contemporary visual arts.

• Nationality: POLAND
• Date of birth : unknown date
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Polish Artists