A house can sometimes be a mirror of one's personality, but sometimes it becomes something more - a stage where design and art meet. Such a space was created by actress Sonia Bohosiewicz at the Zegrzynski Reservoir, in cooperation with architect Ola Ziarek. The strongest accent of the arrangement is a glass installation by Edyta Baranska - the "Flowing Clocks" lamp, inspired by the surrealism of Salvador Dali. It is a work that not only illuminates the house, but also gives it the dimension of a symbolic story about time and everyday life.
Sonia Bohosiewicz in front of the lamp designed by Edyta Baranska
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Home as narrative
Situated in a natural setting, the residence is a private oasis for the actress, built on harmony and surprise. Ola Ziarek emphasizes that she wanted the space to reflect Sonia's temperament - a person full of energy, but also seeking solace. Hence the presence of contrasts: next to coziness and warmth there are elements that attract attention, evoke emotions, stop the gaze. The actress describes the house itself as a "box of chocolates", in which each part hides a surprise. This is looking at architecture as a narrative - the interior is not a background, but a story to be discovered step by step.
The interior of Sonya Bohosiewicz's home on the Zegrzynski Lagoon, designed by architect Ola Ziarek
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The beginning of the collaboration
Edyta Baranski's lamp became the focal point of this story. The collaboration began inconspicuously - with a message sent via Instagram. Bohosiewicz asked the artist if she would undertake the creation of a lamp over her dining room table. The seemingly simple commission quickly turned into a creative process, in which three visions met: that of the owner, the architect and the artist. Ziarek hinted at the possibility of suspending the glass in such a way that its form resembled overflowing matter. Baranska, inspired by the suggestion and the theme of "flowing time," took up the challenge. Thus was born an installation, the effect of which surpassed the expectations of all the project participants.
The "Flowing Clocks" lamp was inspired by the surrealism of Salvador Dali
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The creative process
Work on "Flowing Clocks" did not resemble classic lighting design. Instead of detailed technical plans, the method of trial and exploration prevailed. The artist created glass fragment by fragment, studied its behavior, observed how it overflowed and arranged. Glass - a material susceptible to shaping, but at the same time unpredictable - began to take on forms resembling soft fabric or a sheet of paper. Thus was born an effect that directly references Dali's fluid forms. Instead of one lamp, three were created, suspended at different heights. Each of them completes the composition, creating an impression of movement and constant changeability.
The lamps harmoniously harmonize with the colors of the interior
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Installation as sculpture
The final effect can hardly be called just a lamp. It is a full-fledged art installation that works in both artificial and natural light. During the day, the glass forms gain lightness, absorbing and splitting the sun's rays, revealing subtle color nuances. In the evening, with the light on, they turn into a pulsating sculpture, enlivening the entire dining room. Significantly, even at rest - without light - the installation retains its expressive power. It is present like a sculpture, which builds the character of the space.
Instead of one lamp, three were created, suspended at different heights
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Dialogue of materials and colors
The interior of Bohosiewicz's home is a carefully composed jigsaw puzzle, in which each element has been chosen with harmony in mind, but also to evoke emotions. There are marble accents, Moroccan tiles, wallpapers referring to Cracow tapestries and original furniture designed by Ola Ziarek. All these elements are in dialogue with each other. Baranska's lamp has become the dominant feature in this arrangement - a focal point, contrasting, but also complementing the other textures and colors. The wall, against which the installation was hung, creates a natural stage for it. This gave the interior a multi-layered dimension, where the details of everyday life meet artistic forms.
The lamps directly refer to the fluid forms of Dali
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Edyta Baranska - glass artist
The creator of "Flowing Clocks" has run her own studio for more than 20 years, completing projects for hotels, institutions and private collectors around the world. Her works decorate the interiors of Hilton, Sheraton and Marriott hotels, among others. In the case of the house on the Zegrzynski Reservoir, she created an installation that combines functionality with artistic expression, adding a symbolic dimension to everyday life. This is an example of how applied art can simultaneously become a vehicle for emotion and reflection.
Ola Ziarek, Sonia Bohosiewicz and Edyta Baranska
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A house that stops time
Ola Ziarek and Edyta Baranska's project can be read as an attempt to fit art into the rhythm of everyday life. In the house of Sonya Bohosiewicz, a utilitarian object becomes a carrier of symbolism, and an artistic installation - an integral part of the space. "Flowing Clocks" reminds us that time does not have to be measured only in seconds and minutes. It can be experienced, tasted, felt in an individual rhythm. The house on the Zegrzynski Lagoon is thus not only a private retreat, but also a manifesto of how design and art can jointly build a living space.
Thanks to the collaboration of Ola Ziarek and Edyta Baranska, a space was created that goes beyond the boundaries of a typical arrangement. "Flowing Clocks" is not only a lamp, but also a sculpture and a metaphor - a symbol of how a home can be a place where time flows differently, and every detail becomes part of a larger story. It's a story about art embedded in everyday life, and about everyday life gaining new depths through art.
