Anna Szóstak, In my head

Oil on canvas, 70x70 cm

In a captivating dance between realism and surrealism, this mesmerizing tableau shows a mystical figure at the heart of a luminous cocoon. The metamorphosis reverberates through the intense orange hues of the butterfly's wings, lit like a flame against the dark grotto. The subtle chiaroscuro invites the eye to explore contrasts of light and dark, reflecting themes of transformation and rebirth.

The artist deftly weaves elements of the natural world and fantasy, evoking fleeting echoes of the symbolist fascination with the subconscious. Butterflies, floating gracefully, create an ethereal ballet, adding layers of texture and movement to the composition, while the warm glow suggests a sacred space of quiet meditation. The composition unfolds with poetic elegance, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty of metamorphosis - a testament to nature's mysterious alchemy.
Can a painting come to life? Can time stop and flow at the same time? Discover this work of art in a mysterious 3D animation in which the boundary between art and reality blurs in magical motion.

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Do you dare to look beyond reality?


CIRCLE STUDIO

Anna is a native of Poland from the small town of Skarżysko-Kamienna. She was born on 10.08.1985. Art has always been present in her life. In the graduation year of 2002 her first author's exhibition of drawing "Sin" .
For her studies she went to Cracow, first applied graphics, which she discontinued, then re-socialization pedagogy.
The next step was an experimental trip to Germany where, after a year, she opened her tattoo studio and atelier which still functions today. For many years her main occupation was tattooing, but it was not enough where she could pour all her emotions.
For a long time she couldn't find her way in life and searched for herself until she rediscovered oil paints. - "painting is the only way I can follow, it gives me peace, it is the most important love and therapy, no one really knows how many thoughts and feelings are hidden in these paintings..."
He draws inspiration from the Baroque period, fairy tales and nature-creating new characters or giving animals human characteristics.

2024r. Started cooperation with the Desa Unicum auction house
2024r. Started cooperation with Art in House gallery and auction house.
2025r. Participated in an international competition and exhibition at the London Art Bienale.