Natalia Biegalaska
Exhibition
Natalia Biegalska is a graduate of Katarzyna Kobro High School with specialisation textile art.
She studied at the Faculty of Visual Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, receiving Master's degree from the Faculty of Textiles and Clothing. Her diploma supervises works in her main specialisation – textiles and graphic functions.
During her studies, she participated in various competitions and exhibitions.
In August 2017, she was invited to the Philippines to present her series of paintings, "Painting with Knives." These 46 works, created using painting tools, were presented at exhibitions in Manila. Natalia's works are held by Filipino politicians and celebrities.
Natalia Biegalska's works are distinguished by an expressive approach to color and figurativeness, deeply rooted in the observation of everyday life. The artist employs an intense, almost synthetic color palette dominated by contrasts and carefully considered color combinations. The compositions are grounded in reality, yet clearly transformed—balancing on the border between realism and subjective reinterpretation. Characteristic of her style are close-ups of figures in moments of reflection, rest, or suspension—seemingly insignificant, yet filled with emotional tension. Frequent shots from car interiors, private spaces, or from the perspective of an observer give the paintings an intimate, almost voyeuristic dimension.
'Teide', 80 x 80 cm, acrylic paints and oil pastels on canvas, 2025
'Walk', 80 x 80 cm, acrylic paints and oil pastels on canvas, 2025
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"Dream", 80 x 80 cm, acrylic paints and oil pastels on canvas, 2025.
Awards and honors: Amcor Gallery Award in the 28th Kobro Competition. Władysław Strzemiński's "Beautiful Art" (2011), Honorable Mention in the poster competition at Marlena Hermanowicz's exhibition "The Hangman" - A. Węgierka Theatre, Białystok (2011). In 2022, she was included among the 30 young artists from the younger generation, recognized as successors of the Polish School of Posters and the only open history of poster art in Poland. The artist has collaborated with the Desa Unicum and Art in House auction houses.
Exhibitions:
Under the Voltage Gallery, Łódź (2008); WEW Gallery, Łódź (2008); Ziemi Flor Gallery, Academy of Fine Arts (AFA) Łódź (2008 and 2009); Textile Printing Department 1946-2011, Kobro Gallery, AFA Łódź (2011); 65th Anniversary of the Department of Textile Printing (2011); “Sentimental Journey”, studio of Prof. Tomasz Chojnacki in the Graphic Arts Studio, Academy of Fine Arts, Łódź (2014); Competitions: 4th Small Graphics Competition for students of the Academy of Fine Arts, Amcor Gallery, Łódź (2010); 21st and 22nd edition of the Władysław Strzemiński competition, Kobro Gallery, Academy of Fine Arts Łódź (2010, 2011), 5th Small Graphics Competition for AFA students, Amcor Gallery, Łódź (2011); group exhibition at ZADRA Gallery, Warsaw (2014), group exhibition "Through the Fourth Wall. Witkacy's Drama on Canvas" Officyna Gallery, Warsaw (2015), group exhibition Art Fresh Festival 7 / Sheraton Warsaw Hotel (2016), group exhibition "Witkacy pod strzechy", Słupsk (2016), The Peninsula Manila, Caruso Ristorante Italiano, Knightsbridge Observatory, LRI Design Plaza, Shangri La Makati (2017), Suntrust Capitol Plaza, Matalino Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines (2018), Harrington Lifestyle Auction & Showroom, Philippines (2018), "Zmalowane", painting exhibition by Natalia Biegalska and Agnieszka Strycharska, Kamienica 56 Association, Łódź (2019). "Natalia Biegalska. Painting," painting exhibition, Town Hall, Zduńska Wola (2021). "Painting and Illustrations. Natalia Biegalska" exhibition, Zduńska Wola History Museum (2021). "The Poster Hangs," collective exhibition, Gallery in the Courtyard, Stary Browar, Poznań (2022).