About
Ewa Matyja (b. 1985)
Artist Statement
As a self-taught artist, my journey is one of perpetual self-challenge and boundary-pushing within the realm of abstract expression. Art, for me, is not just an act but a voyage into the depths of experience—each brushstroke is a narrative of the vivid emotions and inherent chaos embedded in our everyday existence.
In my pursuit, art becomes a vessel for exploration and self-discovery. Through the embrace of experimentation and the beauty of flaw, my work stands as a testament to the power of imperfection. It's in the unpredictable dance of acrylics, the raw strokes of charcoal, and the vibrant hues of pastels where my experiences take shape, rooted in the rich tapestry of nature, architecture, culture, and the human experience.
Drawing inspiration from the world around me, I blend traditional mediums with unconventional materials and techniques to craft textured, three-dimensional works that are as unique as they are evocative. My process is dynamic, allowing a multitude of pieces to evolve in conversation with one another, capturing the essence of spontaneity where every mark is intentional and every piece, a step towards the extraordinary. Learn more about Matyja's artistic process here.
Biography
Ewa Matyja, born in Poland in 1985, has woven a rich tapestry of experiences from her extensive travels across Europe, America, and Asia. Her diverse background, spanning over a decade in sales and fashion, laid the groundwork for a profound pivot in her career trajectory. In 2016, she turned her lifelong fervor for art into a full-time vocation.
Ewa's artistry has flourished since she stepped away from the corporate realm, with her works gracing the walls of solo exhibitions at notable Polish venues like Drukarnia Sklad Chleba i Wina, AirHair Studio, and Alchemik Studio. Her artistic voice has also resonated through group exhibitions and prestigious platforms such as COMEL in Italy, The Other Art Fair in New York and London, and Minute16 in Berlin, along with prominent art fairs and festivals.
Her commitment to her art is evident in the compelling quality of her work, which continues to earn her recognition as an emerging talent in the international art scene.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 The Odder Side, Poland
2020 Plinch Art, UJNG, London, UK
2019 Solo Exhibition, Alchemik Studio, Poznan, Poland
2017/18 Solo Exhibition, AirHair Studio, Poznan, Poland
2016 Solo Exhibition, Drukarnia Sklad Chleba i Wina, Poznan, Poland
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 VIVA Cruise Line, NCL, Worldwide
2022 PRIMA Cruise Line, NCL, Worldwide
2021 Siriano Interiors, New York City, USA
2020 Disrupting the Stillness, Online Exhibition, Lahme x TheVisionaryProject
2019 The Other Art. Fair, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
2019 The Other Art. Fair, London, UK
2019 Control + Shift, Shanghai, China
2019 Alpha Theta Group Exhibition, London, UK
2018/19 Barsky Gallery, New Jersey, USA
2018 The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn, New York City, USA
2018 AFF Art Fresh Festival, Warsaw, Poland
2018/19 Teutsch Gallery, Warsaw Poland
2019 Minute16, Berlin, Germany
2019 Art Number 23, London, UK
2018 Stacja Design, Wroclaw, Poland
2018 Young Art Auction, Sopot’s Auction House, Warsaw, Poland
2018 New Avant-garde, post competition exhibition, Katowice, Poland
2018 Young Art Auction, Pragaleria, Warsaw, Poland
2017 COMEL, post competition exhibition, Latina, Italy
2017 Christmas Art Fair, Officyna Art & Design, Warsaw, Poland
2017 Warsaw International Art Fair, Warsaw, Poland
2017 Art Fair for Independent Artists, Poznan, Poland
2016 Grand Bazar Fair, Jablkowski’s Brothers House, Warsaw, Poland
GALLERY REPRESENTATION:
PRESS
Pracownia Dziewczyn Podcast, 2021
Saatchi Art Spring Catalog, 2020
COLLABORATIONS:
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE, VIVA, 2023
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE, PRIMA, 2022
ART RESIDENCIES
Untitled Space Artist Residency, Shanghai, China, 2019
Self-directed Artist Residency, Bangkok, Thailand, 2019