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AGNIESZKA KOTARSKA

Agnieszka Kotarska is a distinguished figurative artist currently residing and working in Spain. Born in 1984 in Poland, Kotarska's passion for art blossomed at an early age, deeply influenced by the natural surroundings of her childhood. She demonstrated extraordinary talent, particularly in drawing, which has been the cornerstone of her artistic journey.

 

Self-taught, Kotarska has honed her technique over the years, working primarily with graphite and charcoal, her preferred mediums. Her delicate and fine strokes create sophisticated and detailed pieces that conceal profound concepts. Kotarska's art is an enchanting blend of realism, symbolism, and mystery, often portraying female figures with remarkable delicacy, sensitivity, spirituality, and emotional depth. Her subjects are typically illuminated by a single light source, giving her works a Renaissance quality that reveals her deep admiration for the old masters.

 

Kotarska is captivated by themes of metaphysics, spirituality, transcendence, and inner freedom, influences that have been integral to her life from a young age. Her daily practice of introspection and meditation facilitates a profound connection with her inner world and the interconnectedness of humanity.

 

Her passion for travel has further enriched her artistic vision, allowing her to immerse herself in diverse cultures around the world. She has lived in four countries: Poland, Spain, Thailand, and Argentina. Throughout her travels, Kotarska has participated in numerous spiritual retreats in Eastern countries, always equipped with a pencil and paper to capture her experiences through art.

 

Kotarska believes in the boundless potential of human beings to connect with their inner selves and comprehend the unity that transcends external differences. Her artwork embodies this belief, aiming to inspire and provoke thought in viewers. Her work has been featured in numerous books and art magazines and exhibited in international galleries and museums.

 

Agnieszka Kotarska's creativity is a testament to the profound insights she gains from her spiritual practices and worldly experiences, making her a unique and compelling figure in contemporary art.

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EXHIBITIONS:

          

            

           

            2024

            Cordoba, Spain

            (Real Circulo de la Amistad)

 

            2024

            Ohio, US

            Butler Institute of American Art

 

            2024

            Pieve di Cadore, Italy

            ( Forte di Monte Ricco)

            2023

            Barcelona, Spain

           "Mod Portrait" - MEAM

            (European Museum of Modern Art)          

            2023

            New York, US

           "Arc Salon 16th" - SOTHEBY´S gallery

 

            2022

            Barcelona, Spain

            "Tu mejor pintura" - MEAM, (virtual exhibition)

            2019

             Hasselt, Belgium

             SOLUS ART GALLERY

             2018

              Hasselt, Belgium

              SOLUS ART GALLERY

              2018

              Calella, Spain

             "Humet Saula"

               2017

               Calella, Spain

               "Humet Saula"

RECOGNITIONS:

SEMI - FINALIST - 17 ARC Salon, 2024
 

FINALIST - Almenara Art Prize 2024
 

SEMI FINALIST - Almenara Art Prize 2024

 

FIRST PRIZE WINNER - Strokes of Genius 16

 

SECOND Place Award in DRAWING Category - Titian International Portrait Competition, 2024

 

EXCELLENCE PRIZE Award - Titian International Portrait Competition, 2024

 

FWSD AWARD WINNER - 16th ARC Salon, 2023

BEST DRAWING WINNER - PleinAir Salon, February 2023

FINALIST - 16th ARC Salon Competition, 2023

SEMI - FINALIST - 16th ARC Salon Competition, 2023

LUNAR CODEX 2023

SEMI - FINALIST - PleinAir Salon annual Competition, 2023

HONORABLE MENTION - Almenara Art Prize 2023

 

MERCEDES SALAZAR AWARD -Almenara Art Prize 2023

 

WINNER 3rd Place- American Art Awards 2023

WINNER 6rd Place - AMERICAN ART AWARDS 2023

 

FINALIST - Stroke of Genious 2023

FINALIST - ModPortrit 2022

PUBLICATIONS:


 

FINE ART CONNOISSEUR Magazine - July/ August 2024

 

365 ART+ Magazine, Issue N°66 - People Creating the 21st Century

 

365 ART+ Magazine, Issue N°65 - People Creating the 21st Century

 

INTERNATIONAL REALISM, 16 ARC Salon 2023

 

THE ALMENARA ART PRIZE 2023 

PleinAir MAGAZINE July 2023

LEONARDO Art Guide, 2023

LEONARDO Art Guide, 2022

 

MOD PORTRAIT Art Catalogue, 2022

 

REALISM TODAY, April 2023

 

MAGZOID MAGAZINE, April 2023

ModPortrait Art Catalogue, 2021

Leonardo Art Guide, 2021

links:

 

https://www.alliedartistsofamerica.org/post/internationally-acclaimed-artist-agnieska-kotarska-exhibits-with-allied-artists-of-america-at-the-bu?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaE0IvmB8Eo2rAUjXCCy940k_AEb95j8EqtMQdi_92KjEYAMkAdIui51F8_aem_te-pBKLPzBfkJRc6dR07lw


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https://pleinairsalon.com/february-2023-winners-finalists/#!enviragallery11637-11069

 

https://pleinairsalon.com/february-2023-winners-finalists/#!enviragallery11117-11068

 

https://www.artrenewal.org/Salon/SemiFinalists

 

https://www.artrenewal.org/Salon/Finalists

 

https://www.artrenewal.org/16thARCSalon/Artwork/Index/38392

 

https://www.artrenewal.org/16thARCSalon/Home/Artist/29605

 

 

https://www.modportrait.net/cuadros-seleccionados-2022

 

https://magzoid.com/agnieszka-kotarska-artist-poland-spain/?fbclid=PAAaYRTNbJDcH7P0l8VKePxw_fwaiTyq3eDEQdwZbJHldCL511_U04ltHeVbg

 

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/67822752/magzoid-luxury-magazine-in-the-creative-space-april-2023

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https://realismtoday.com/why-my-self-portrait-is-adorned-with-garbage/

https://www.lunarcodex.com/art-catalogs

https://dzieje.pl/kultura-i-sztuka/polacy-wyroznieni-na-prestizowym-konkursie-dla-artystow-realistycznych

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