Bio

Ewa Maj was born in 1986 in Częstochowa. In 2013 She graduated from the Jan Długosz Academy in her hometown with a bachelor's degree in painting. . She resumed her artistic activity only in 2022 and since then, she can be called a multidisciplinary artist, yet she primarily focuses on oil painting.

Artist Statement

My work embodies the essence of romantic radicalism. I don't suppress my instinct—an intense force guiding my artistic choices. I view it as a form of pre-rational action. Striving to be more instinctual than calculated, I let intuition and imagination lead my hand.

My pieces are filled with surreal narratives, where familiar places become the stage for supernatural events. Fantastic characters spring to life. Specters dance in the corners of my home. As I keenly observe their movements, I listen to the spirits and messengers of folk beliefs, hoping to discover something about myself.

Inspired by Jerzy Kosiński's quote: "During the day, peace reigned in the world. At night, the war continued," I began two series: Diaries Written at Night and Hags. I intend to share even my most intimate thoughts with the audience, hoping this exchange will ease stress. I believe this practice will guide me further along the path of personal development and self-discovery.