1°) Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your background?

I’m an interdisciplinary artist working with painting, objects, large-scale textile pieces, digital realms, and animation. In my work, I explore the relationship between drawing, dance, and physics. I am based in Lisbon, having arrived here from Poland after chapters in Munich, Berlin, Paris, São Paulo, and Los Angeles.

2°) Can you explain why you decided to work in Lisbon? How has it changed your approach to your project?

Since 2007, I have been coming to Portugal, but it was my art residency in Porto that allowed me to immerse myself in the culture and realize that I wanted to live here. I have always been drawn to places in a "state of transition", but this time with such historical depth. Lisbon is both old and new at the same time—a historically, culturally, and socially multilayered cake.

3°) Could you tell us about the project you are working on and what you would like to explore in the coming months?

Currently, I’m preparing an exhibition of my paintings, developing a tapestry with a traditional Portuguese rug maker, and finalizing animations and title design for a documentary. I’m also very excited to create a site-specific, ephemeral installation in Alentejo this summer.

4°) Could you name one Portuguese artist you admire or who has inspired you?

There are a few. I resonate especially with artists who have a scientific approach; among them, I particularly appreciate the works of Pedro Tudela.

5°) Can you tell us about one spot in Lisbon that inspires you?

Jardim da Estrela and its counterpart, Estufa Fria.

6°) How do you see the evolution of the creative community in Lisbon?

It’s exciting. Many prolific and interesting Portuguese artists, architects, and designers are based here, but also in the countryside. Renowned and historic manufacturers keep traditions alive while engaging in conversations with new collaborators. It’s a very fertile ground for learning and creating while staying connected to the environment, nature, and craftsmanship. One of the most impressive things here is that Portuguese creators are not attention-hungry; they don’t seek to impress or be omnipresent on social media. They simply do their thing. It’s both old-school and new-school at the same time. Being humble and authentic in an age of overexposure and overstimulation is truly inspiring.