Edyta has been painting since 2004 and has specialized in acrylic painting since 2013. She quickly established her position on the international art scene, which has given her works promising value. Since 2015, the artist has increasingly participated in exhibitions in Hamburg, Munich, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Warsaw.

What’s the first thing that inspired you to create and does that source of inspiration still guide you today?

The first inspiration came from my own transformation. At some point, I felt that the black-and-white aesthetic I had been working with was no longer enough. I started adding color  it was a very intuitive process, born out of an inner need. I felt that I was changing, maturing, opening up to new emotions, so color became a natural extension of that transformation.

Another constant source of inspiration for me is people. I can’t imagine painting anything else .The portraits and emotions I capture are my way of having a dialogue with the world. Painting has also become a form of therapy for me a way to pour my emotions onto the canvas and express feelings that are often difficult to put into words.

I’ve also been deeply influenced by the world of fashion and black-and-white artistic photography. I’ve always been fascinated by portraits frozen in time  theatrical, hypnotic, and full of tension. The color I add to my works is my personal signature: sometimes it breaks through the emotions, and other times it gives them even greater depth.

How would you describe your current work in three words?

Energetic – Modern – Emotional

What role does emotion or intuition play in your creative process?

I’ve built my entire artistic world on emotions.They define me as an artist. Through painting people, I find it easier to express them. I intuitively choose the characters and colors. I don’t plan too much in advance  I work in the here and now, because my ideas change as I do.

Sometimes I feel like creating something more intense, and other times I weave in motifs from film icons or Disney characters.

Where do you find beauty in the everyday?

I believe that beauty and inspiration can be found everywhere. Even something as simple as a bent post can fascinate and inspire me.You just have to learn to look deeper and appreciate the little things.

I love art, historic tenement houses, ancient sculptures, vintage furniture, and the Bauhaus style. I could spend hours browsing pages filled with such treasures. I have many vases and small decorative objects .I love surrounding myself with beautiful things because they inspire me deeply.

My studio is located in an old building with high ceilings. The way the light falls and how the space opens up gives me a true sense of freedom and luxury in creation.

There’s a certain contrast in that .My paintings are modern, yet I believe that when thoughtfully placed, they could perfectly complement such timeless interiors. That’s where their universality lies.

How do you balance tradition and experimentation in your practice?

In my art, tradition and experimentation intertwine naturally.

On one hand, I value the classical approach to painting  portraiture, light, and the harmony of composition. On the other, I allow myself emotional spontaneity, an intuitive choice of colors, and contemporary themes.

I enjoy combining what is timeless with what is current and deeply personal. I believe that the true strength of my art lies in this dialogue between the classical and the modern.

I like to experiment with various additions that sometimes transport my works into the past and at other times into the future. They may bring a sense of elegance and exclusivity, or, conversely, rawness and simplicity. The crystal series added not only a new visual dimension to my paintings but also an energetic one  the works literally began to play with light. This series also helped me reach a completely new audience, allowing my art to ascend to another level.

 It is precisely through such details that one can subtly yet consciously shape the artistic path they wish to follow.

What’s one misconception people often have about your work or the art world in general?

It was quite a surprise for me when my work started being associated with pop art.

I never really drew inspiration from this movement, nor did I plan to follow it. I’ve always painted through emotions, and that has always been the most important thing for me.

Sometimes, because of the strong and vivid colors I use, my paintings are seen as a bit superficial, but in reality they carry a deep emotional message.I think it’s those bold colors that made people connect my art with pop art in the first place. Over time, I started including characters from iconic Disney films and movie legends, and I guess at some point I made peace with that label. Now it doesn’t bother me at all.

In Poland, pop art isn’t very common, so I’m actually happy to be recognized for my use of brave colors and the emotions that lie behind them.

How has technology (or the digital world) changed the way you create or think about art?

Social media have played a huge role in my artistic journey. I don’t have a formal art education, but I’ve always loved painting and creating. At the beginning, I honestly didn’t know how else I could show my work. Especially  since I wasn’t sure how people would react to it.

I believe I entered the scene at a special moment, when artists were just beginning to use social media as a platform to present their art. My distinctive style and the expressive nature of my paintings made them memorable to viewers, which helped me reach a growing audience that resonated with my work.

Today, social media are not only a space where I can share my art, but also a place where I sell my paintings and connect directly with collectors and art lovers.

If you could collaborate with any artist — living or dead — who would it be, and why?

Among the classics, I’m especially curious how my art would be interpreted by Tamara de Lempicka.

The strength of femininity, elegance, and modernity are qualities that connect us, and I believe that combining her refined precision with my emotional expression could create a truly fascinating contrast.

From more contemporary artists, I’m deeply inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. He painted intuitively, energetically, and rebelliously  much like I do. His art was filled with emotion, life, and truth, and I think our connection in that sense could be a very powerful one.

Picasso is also an incredibly inspiring figure to me  his courage to constantly push artistic boundaries and explore new forms of expression feels very close to my own creative spirit.

Maybe this time it would be a photographer or a sculptor. These are also art forms that I truly love and that blend beautifully together.

What do you hope people feel or think when they encounter your work?

Emotions and mystery are present in every one of my paintings. I want people to experience my work emotionally not superficially or commercially.

My message is a blend of strength and sensuality, while also reflecting a constant desire to push boundaries and step outside my comfort zone.After all, we all wear masks sometimes. At times, the message goes beyond the canvas itself  something that can be felt during some of my shows and artistic performances. I’m grateful that many people perceive my art in a similar way.

Sometimes I intentionally leave space for a personal, intimate interpretation offering only a title, which on its own can already reveal quite a lot.

What’s next for you — any projects, dreams, or directions you’re excited to explore?

Lately, I’ve slowed down a bit because I feel the need for some kind of transformation.

Of course, I’ll return to what I’m creating now, but I’d love to start a completely new series one that could even surprise me. In the near future, I’m planning to take part in art fairs, and perhaps also organize an exhibition. The past few years have been very intense and exhausting, leaving little space for something truly new. I dream of a collaboration that could elevate my work to a completely different level  maybe even in another form, not necessarily on canvas. I believe there are many possibilities and plenty of creative space to explore.

I have lots of ideas, but I want to take things step by step. What matters most to me is staying true to myself.