The Reveries

The Reveries | 2024, Paulina Sylwestrowicz, Biegas Gallery | Oil on canvas 75×75 cm; 170×110 cm

The Reveries is a solo exhibition showcasing the artistic journey of the artist, spanning over 18 years from 2006 to 2024. This presentation also marks the culmination of a mature artistic philosophy that has evolved through her creative process.

The titular cycle “Reveries” comprises a selection of paintings that build upon concepts previously explored in the artist’s doctoral thesis, “Chaos Forms – Points of Reference”. The recent works from 2024 have achieved a stage of contemplative balance, characterized by the juxtaposition of complementary colors. This harmonious contrast is accentuated by the placement of luminous, isolated objects against a celestial backdrop.

The sky’s mesmerizing, pre-stormy, and dreamy atmosphere creates an otherworldly ambiance that invites introspective contemplation. The interplay between the vibrant objects and the melancholic background underscores the sense of dynamic equilibrium and mystery.

Under this sensual layer, the cycle conceals a certain concept: the author treats the work as “coordinates”. By creating images –  she creates the signs, strengthening the basic elements of visual language through repetition, reiteration, and exposure. The condensation of a fragment is the material for the emergence of its autonomy, creating an additional dimension – a dimension of suspension, depth of perception and depth of knowledge.

Through her thoughtful and deliberate approach, the artist seeks to grasp the essence of human existence and experiential reality. Themes recurring throughout her oeuvre include: Points of Reference, The Areas of Oblivion, Chaotic Condensatie, and Transitional States of Mind. At the core of her creative process lies the philosophical concept of “I-Am-Now,” which emphasizes being a conscious observer in the world around us.

She points out that the described point, the true image, is indeed the moment of awareness, being consciously “here”, and the act of cognition. The work serves as coordinates. Consciousness, in its uncertainty, penetrates through unclear layers, projections, uncertain, momentary, fleeting. It lends presence to the absent – in silence.

Apnoea, The Reveries Series | 2023, Paulina Sylwestrowicz | Oil on canvas 75×75 cm

Unbeknown, The Reveries Series | 2023, Paulina Sylwestrowicz | Oil on canvas 75×75 cm

Relevance, The Reveries Series | 2023, Paulina Sylwestrowicz | Oil on canvas 75×75 cm