Helena is a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Arts in Poznań (2011) and finalist of the Bielska Jesień 2023 contest, she lives and works in Poznań.

“I am inspired by everyday life and the highly subjective way we perceive it. Each of us filters reality through the prism of our own stories and emotions. Do our "filters" have common points? This question provokes me to reflect on the nature of human perception and what it reveals about us.

The theme of my artistic work focuses on analyzing relationships and the perception of reality through the lens of art. I use the impression of a visual mirage – an illusion – as a tool to explore the boundaries between what is visible and what is perceived.

The images I create aim not only to appeal to external impressions but also to engage the viewer in reflecting on the construction and interpretation of reality. What particularly interests me is the analysis of the complexity of all kinds of relationships—from moments of closeness to distance, from tension to intimacy. I strive to capture their emotional and philosophical implications. I am also fascinated by the theme of weakness and vulnerability, as a carefully concealed, often shameful, yet integral part of existence – an inner "self."

In my work, I use an airbrush, which allows me to create smooth tonal transitions and subtle contours, as well as sharp, almost surgically "cut" edges, giving the images visual depth and multi-layeredness, contrasted with an aesthetic effect reminiscent of advertising banners, GIFs, and filters that fill contemporary reality. Through this specific painting method, I seek to capture fleeting moments of life and emotions, emphasising their significance and universality. As a result, the emerging images can become not only an expression of personal experiences but also an invitation to a deeper analysis of contemporary realities and the human condition.”