ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Raised in the atmosphere of musical discoveries of the 1960s and 1970s, the artist takes us on a journey through the world of rock, blues and jazz – genres that shaped her sensitivity and emotions. From her first thrills listening to Radio Luxembourg, through the excitement of concerts by legends, to her daily passion for painting – each work is a personal tribute to her idols and the music that has accompanied her throughout her life
The exhibition features 40 portraits – full of energy, emotion and sincere admiration for the work of artists such as Deep Purple, Rory Gallagher, Joe Cocker, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, The Animals and many others. Each painting is not only an artistic portrait, but above all a record of experiences – painted to the sounds of her favourite songs.
I love rock and all its varieties. While painting, I listen, sing, dance, and sometimes get angry when something doesn’t work out… But it is these emotions that make me want to live!’ says the artist.
The exhibition “My Musical Fascinations” is an opportunity not only to commune with art, but also to feel the atmosphere of past decades that have forever left their mark on the history of music.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bernadeta Nowak comes from Krynica Górska. She is a chemist by profession and a painter by passion. One of her childhood memories is of artists painting on the streets of Krynica. Among them was Epifaniusz Drowniak, known as Nikifor Krynicki. As a child, she often watched him paint.
The artist has been living in Kamienna Góra for almost 40 years and has been very active artistically for 18 years. She has participated in numerous open-air painting events in Poland and abroad and in about 90 collective exhibitions, most of which were individual.
The artist’s artistic journey: open-air events and exhibitions can be seen on her blog – bernadetanowak.blogspot.com
Since 2010, her works have been featured in the European online painting gallery: www.touchofart.eu. Since 2011, she has been associated with a group of artists from various fields, operating under the auspices of the ‘Nowy Młyn – Kolonia Artystyczna’ Association in Szklarska Poręba. She is a member of ‘STAŚ’ – the Association of Silesian Artists. For several years she was a member of ZAP – Wałbrzych branch.
Since 2016, she has also been a member of ‘La Palette du Monde’, an international association based in Vierzon, France.
Her paintings, especially her portraits, have found their place in many countries around the world.