Interview with Agnieszka Osak – painterly and fascinating free style

I invite you to an interview with artist and painter Agnieszka Osak. An amazing person, with a big heart and eyes that see art that WE cannot see. I am in awe of her paintings, so I invite you to read the interview with this exceptional woman!

Where did the love of art come from in your life?

A love of art is otherwise a talent that has emerged most strongly among many. A kind of attraction. Artistic activities, creating, building has always been my here and now. My space. Creation manifested itself in many forms, it was not always drawing or painting. It was decorating, any space I lived in, building, gluing together mock-ups for little figures, designing fancy outfits, decorating the garden, etc. It is a strong need to be with myself, and to be focused on what I am doing. At the moment of creation, I am in my world. Creating is my nature, which I understood after many years, which I support every step of the way, and which I allow to develop.

Sculpture, photography, set design and painting, what plays the most important role in your work?

All forms of creation are close to me. I created in each of these departments, fairy tales. Painting, was present all the time, however, somewhat in the shadows. It quietly waited for its time. However, it is in painting that I am free and can express myself completely. I had to taste different flavors of creation, until painting came into the light and became the most important.

Is it possible to make a good living doing art in Poland?

I think it is possible to function well from creating art. It consists of many factors. And you have to play around a bit to meet some internal and external conditions.

Favorite and highly regarded artist, not necessarily a painter?

Peter Gric artist, painter, and extremely beautiful, interesting and fascinating personality, soul, intellect. Observing and getting to know, as well as sharing insights about life and painterly issues together is one of my beautiful experiences.

Your paintings are what direction in art?

My painting, my style… is an individual direction, it’s a kind of free style.

Many years I wanted to force myself to take a certain style, a direction. First to create it, to name it, to continue it, and to pin that label. And I know that’s how it works in this world, where everything has to be named, described, pigeonholed. I really wanted to be recognized in a certain style. However, something in me very much did not want that.

It was an anchor that held firmly so that I would not sail further. However, an adventurous heart like a strong wind pushes me forward. To new lands, to new adventures, new discoveries. It is a kind of art of discovery. I chose to constantly develop my painting, experimenting with colors, looking for new combinations, textures, techniques, compositions. And therein lies all the beauty and fun. Each time I wait with fresh curiosity what the end result of the next painting will be and where it will lead me next.

Three major events that inspired you as an author of works?

All events that inspire me come from my inner world.

These are transformations on different levels or crossing the next gates of self-knowledge. I don’t remember ever being inspired by external events in the creative process. For example, the painting “Cosmic Viewer I” 2016r. (“Space ViewFinder I”) was created at a time when I decided to consciously look inside myself. This involved tremendous fear, but also strong determination. As well as quite intense mechanisms that were going on inside, but it’s hard to describe them in a few sentences. The result was a beautiful painting, very important to me. Despite the intense beautiful colors, there is also a kind of confusion, everything is spinning, falling apart and mixing, but the viewfinder calmly waits and invites you to look inside. To look into the cosmic depths, which is as beautiful as it is terrifying.

Your painting is fresh and bright colors, at the same time combined with deep dark backgrounds, is that the idea, to break certain patterns?

I don’t have any assumptions. All color combinations in my paintings are a reflection, of what is happening, dancing, playing out in me at any given moment. Once upon a time my paintings were very dark, almost gloomy. There was a lack of colors. They appeared gradually. The more joy, peace and quiet the more harmonious colors. The closer I get to nature, the colors become more natural. Strong contrasts and bright colors are the emotions that were in the foreground at that moment of my life, and the strong need to express them.

What do you want to distinguish yourself with?

At this moment, I delight in observing what life wants to create through me, with me. How it wants to express itself. I am already ready to cooperate and be open. What do I want to stand out? Being myself and creating beauty.

Childhood for me is?

I smile at this question, but I don’t know exactly how to answer. It was a cool period, with some shadows also. That time seems very distant to me. I don’t go back to my childhood with my thoughts. When I see that little girl who was always creating something for herself, gluing, painting, building, drawing, sewing, decorating…. it makes my heart warm. I had a lot of ideas. I was never bored with myself. How good that it has remained so to this day.

Where am I going in my art?

In my work I aim to create beautiful images that will be a feast for my eyes and soul, as well as for others. I’m heading where I haven’t been before and I’m curious about the journey.

The most pivotal moment in my career

The moment in my life when I decided that creation was my nature and stopped fighting it. When I understood and felt how beautiful and important it is as part of my existence.

Where do I want to be in 5,10, 15 years?

At this stage of life I no longer make plans for what my life will be like in 5, 10, 15 years. My intention is to live as beautifully as possible on this planet. We will live, we will see.

To whom are my paintings dedicated?

The paintings I paint are dedicated to each person. They are painted with a universal language. Painted with Soul, Heart and Mind. Painted to discover and feel beauty. Painted for moments of silence, peace, joy and love. Painted to be with each other, for each other. Painted for those who want to reach for it.

In which interiors and style will my works work?

They will work well in a wide variety of interiors, they are paintings with Soul, so they will look beautiful in any interior with Soul.

Minimalism or glamour?

I like to stay in minimalist decorated spaces. Muted, clean, calm, naturally decorated, classy. Quality minimalism.

Luxury for me is?

Luxury for me is silence, freedom, surrounding myself with beautiful people, places, objects. Luxury is allowing yourself to be yourself and being aware of your choices. Luxury is pampering yourself. Luxury is a fulfilled life.

Thank you beautifully for the interview, welcome to the premium world Luxury Products. We hope for a long and fruitful cooperation.

Michal Cylwik