Magdalena Lenartowicz's works explore the complex relationships between form, color and space. The organic gradients and subtle textures of her paintings become a contemporary medium for reflecting on the transience of nature. The interdisciplinary artist, who has presented her works in Warsaw, New York, Paris and Monaco, develops her visual language, eschewing classical decorativeness. She enters into a dialogue with the viewer and the space, creating compositions that are simultaneously contemplative and engaging. Today we take a look at the evolution of her artistic path, her quest and the emotions that accompany her creation.
Magda Lenartowicz
Photo: Kala Kiełbasińska
OKK. What was the first impulse that made art become not just an accessory for you, but a way of life?
Magdalena Lenartowicz: Art accompanied me for a long time as a natural language of sensitivity, but the turning point was the realization that it is no longer just a form of expression, but a tool for real impact on space and people. I realized that images can co-create places, build atmosphere, regulate emotions and everyday life. It was then that art ceased to be "next to" my life, and became its structure, a conscious professional choice and responsibility. It was a beautiful moment of my development as a human being, woman, wife and mother.
Magda Lenartowicz
Photo by Kala Kiełbasińska
OKK. For you today, is creation a need, a duty, a dialogue with the world or a form of personal freedom?
M.L. 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 an eye to the context in which the work will function. 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 conscious design of emotions in space.
Bahamas
Photo by Kala Kiełbasińska
OKK. Has motherhood influenced your sensibility and the way you look at art?
M.L. Motherhood has further deepened my attentiveness. It has changed the way I perceive the time, process and meaning of creation. I have become more aware of the influence of the environment on a person, his sense of security, peace and harmony. This experience has made me even more strongly 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.
OKK. How do you reconcile intensive creative work with everyday life, and where do you look for balance?
M.L. I build balance through structure and flexibility at the same time. I work by design, often in collaboration with architects and investors, which requires precision and timeliness. At the same time, I leave space for the creative process, which cannot always be planned. The key for me is to consciously manage my energy, both at work and in my private life. This preserves quality, not just pace.
LIbra Beige Fog
Photo by Kala Kiełbasińska
OKK. What fascinates you most about the dialogue with architecture and interiors as spaces for art?
M.L. What fascinates me most is the moment when art ceases to be an add-on and becomes an integral part of the project. I like to work with architects who treat painting as a material - equal to wood, stone or light. Such cooperation allows us to create coherent, timeless realizations, in which art reinforces the narrative of the interior and increases its emotional and aesthetic value.
OKK. What are your artistic plans for the coming years?
M.L. 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 realizations and cooperation on investments where art becomes an element of the site strategy. At the same time I plan educational activities and speeches, showing that courage in art can go hand in hand with its commercial potential.
Sky, 120x100, own technique
Photo by Kala Kiełbasińska
Additional information: https://mlenartowiczart.com
