Justyna Kisielewicz is a Polish born contemporary painter known for bold color, sharp wit and a playful approach to power, beauty and cultural identity. Her work blends pop culture with a baroque sense of drama. Figures often appear amid lush patterns, vibrant florals or glossy consumer objects that hint at deeper social commentary. She paints with confidence and humor while also welcoming a vulnerable undertone. That balance gives her portraits their spark. Viewers are first drawn in by the color and glamour, then discover themes of self determination, feminism and the weight of modern ideals. Her work has been exhibited widely in Europe and the United States and is collected by those who appreciate a spirited visual voice that feels current yet grounded in art history. EDUCATION: 2011 -2006 – Master of Fine Arts in Painting at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts;2008 – 2005 – Master of Arts in Political Science at University of Warsaw;2005 – 2002 – Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, specialization in American Studies atthe Academy of International Relations and American Studies in Warsaw SOLO SHOWS2016- "Make Love", Galerie Villa Köppe, Berlin, Germany2015- "Growing up is overrated", Friends of Leon Gallery, Sydney, Australia2013- "16 shades of reality", Art Pistols Gallery, Warsaw, Poland2012 – Painting exhibition “Oh yes! Now I see it!” GALLERY PROMOCYJNA, Warsaw, Poland2011 – Post–degree exhibition, GALLERY MITO, Warsaw, Poland COLLECTIVE SHOWS2017- 'Long Summer Shadow', Andra Norris Gallery, Burlingame, CA, USA2017- ‘Summer Party’, The Museum of Fine Art, Boston, USA2017 - Alone Together, 111Minna Gallery, San Francisco, USA2017/2016 - Insiders, Citi Gallery, Silicon Valley, USA2015 - "Bombay Artisan Finals", White Walls Gallery, San Francisco, USA2015 - Bitspiration, Technology Conference, Warsaw, Poland2015 - "Persona", Bash Contemporary, San Francisco, USA2014 - "Borderline", Acting Coach Studio, Warsaw2013 - "Jasiński & Friends", National Theatre, Warsaw;2013 - 2nd National Painting Contest: "Painting as the universal language", Fundacja RozwojuSztuki Zielona Marchewka, Ludwik Zamenhof's Center, Białystok2013 - "Animal - inspiration, symbol, excuse?", Museum of Hunting and Horsemanship in theRoyal Baths Park, Warsaw;2012- 22nd National Review of Young Painting PROMOCJE2012, The Gallery of Art in Legnica2012 - XXI Auction The Great Heart, The Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology,Kraków2012 – XI International Autumn Salon of Art “Homo Quadratus Ostroviensis, BWA OstrowiecŚwiętokrzyski2012 – Painting exhibition “Summer Salon”, GALLERY PROMOCYJNA, Warsaw2012- Post-degree exhibition of Prof. Leon Tarasewicz’s studio “ Rozstanie” (“Parting”),GALLERY BIELSKA BWA, Bielsko – Biała2011 – Master Degree exhibition “DyploMY 2011”, BOCHENSKA GALLERY, Warsaw2011 – Painting exhibition “O rety, różne portrety” (Gosh! Various portraits”), GALLERY WDOMU, Bytom AWARDS2013 - finalist - 2nd National Painting Contest: "Painting as the universal language", FundacjaRozwoju Sztuki Zielona Marchewka, Ludwik Zamenhof's Center, Białystok2012- finalist - 22nd National Review of Young Painting PROMOTIONS2012, The Gallery of Artin Legnica2012 – finalist - XI International Autumn Salon of Art “Homo Quadratus Ostroviensis, BWA OstrowiecŚwiętokrzyski2011 - Diploma with distinction at The Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts ART FAIRS2019 - Art Market, San Francisco, California2016 - Art Fairs in Stuttgart2015 - Affordable Art Fair Hamburg2014 - Affordable Art Fair Maastricht2010 - Warsaw Art Fair Acquisitions:2016- Permanent collection of National Museum in Gdansk, Poland2015- Colle