Magdalena Lenartowicz’s works explore the complex relationships between form, colour and space. The organic gradients and subtle textures of her paintings become a contemporary medium for reflecting on the transience of nature. An interdisciplinary artist who has exhibited her work in Warsaw, New York, Paris and Monaco, she develops her visual language by eschewing classical decorativeness. She enters into a dialogue with the viewer and the space, creating compositions that are both contemplative and engaging. Today, we look at the evolution of her artistic path, her explorations and the emotions that accompany her creative process.
What was the first impulse that made art not just an addition to your life, but a way of life?
Magdalena Lenartowicz: Art has long accompanied me as a natural language of sensitivity, but the turning point was realising that it is no longer just a form of expression, but a tool for real influence on space and people. I understood that images can co-create places, build atmosphere, regulate emotions and everyday life. It was then that art ceased to be “beside” my life and became its structure, a conscious professional choice and responsibility. It was a beautiful moment in my development as a person, a woman, a wife and a mother.
Is creating today a need, a duty, a dialogue with the world or a form of personal freedom for you?
Definitely a dialogue between matter, space and the viewer. It is also a form of responsible freedom: I can allow myself to be intuitive, but always with the context in which the work will function in mind. Contemporary art does not exist in a vacuum; it is part of a larger system: architecture, design and business. I treat it as a tool for consciously designing emotions in space.
Has motherhood influenced your sensitivity and your way of looking at art?
Motherhood has deepened my mindfulness even further. It has changed the way I perceive time, process and the meaning of creation. I have become more aware of the impact of the environment on people, their sense of security, peace and harmony. This experience has made me even more interested in art that functions in everyday spaces: homes, offices and public places. Art that supports rather than dominates. It is also an acceptance of my sensitivity and that of my children.
How do you reconcile intense creative work with everyday life and where do you seek balance?
I build balance through structure and flexibility at the same time. I work on a project basis, often in collaboration with architects and investors, which requires precision and timeliness. At the same time, I leave room for the creative process, which cannot always be planned. Conscious energy management is key for me, both at work and in my private life. This allows me to maintain quality, not just pace.
What fascinates you most about the dialogue between architecture and interiors as a space for art?
What fascinates me most is the moment when art ceases to be an addition and becomes an integral part of the design. I like to work with architects who treat a painting as a material — equivalent to wood, stone or light. Such cooperation allows for the creation of coherent, timeless projects in which art reinforces the narrative of the interior and enhances its emotional and aesthetic value.
What are your artistic plans for the coming years?
In the coming years, I want to develop projects at the intersection of art, architecture and design, both in Poland and abroad. I am interested in larger formats, site-specific projects and collaboration on investments where art becomes part of the strategy of the place. At the same time, I am planning educational activities and presentations to show that courage in art can go hand in hand with its commercial potential.
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