Marzena Bukowska — Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

Biography

Born and raised in Poland, Marzena inherited her genetic code to paint after her artist father. She immigrated to United States in 1990 and lives in Chicago, IL ever since. Holding Master of Fine Arts degree in Performance, Marzena spent most of her career as professional actress. Only in recent years she decided to follow her father’s steps and to her own surprise the new, painter’s career emerged in speedy fashion. Marzena’s art receives ever-increasing attention from galleries and private collectors across the world.

Artist Statement

My art emerged from natural symbiosis of performing and visual arts. I often say that painting for me is simply “acting on canvas”. In my works, I naturally use the same elements that I use on stage: energy, movement, risk taking, passion and most of all, soul bearing. Color for me is magic, it is a heartbeat, it is a breath, it is power, it is expression of feelings, moods and emotions, while lines carry thoughts, intellect, questions, mystery, drama and humor. In creating process I cherish freedom. I love challenge and I am fearless - I don’t mind falling because it serves me a springboard to something better. When painting, I often enjoy letting go of pre- planned ideas and allowing the painting to take me into completely unexpected direction. My passion thrives on constantly exploring something new; new themes, new colors, textures, techniques and styles. It seems that self-expression, though crucial, is not enough for me; in order to feel satisfaction I need my art to surprise me. My main creative forces are curiosity, instinct and imagination, but gift of painting as a whole, is the gift of God. I feel blessed to call myself an artist.

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