Energy in movement

Grażyna Tarkowska was born in Toruń and currently lives and works in Częstochowa, in the picturesque region of the Polish Jura. She is a graduate of the Institute of Artistic Education at the Pedagogical University in Częstochowa (now Jan Długosz University), where she earned her degree in printmaking under the supervision of Professor Ryszard Osadczy. Grażyna is a member of the Association of Polish Artists and Designers (ZPAP). For me, painting recognizable subjects—whether landscapes, animals, or portraits—is often just a starting point, an excuse to explore my own inner world. In this world, colours are liberated from realism. I’m captivated by bold, expressive hues and striking contrasts. The final composition emerges from the tension between colour and form, arranged intuitively in space. Viewers often tell me that my paintings lift their spirits. I believe these vibrant works reflect my vital energy and optimistic spirit.

Terrain & Towers, digital exhibition in Budapest, Vienna and New York, 2025

Acrylic on canvas

78 x 58 cm

Poland