The view of the setting sun, the sand glistening in its light, the rippling surface of the water. These are just some of the illustrative slogans of the novelty at DESA Modern. It is safe to say that it will be an extraordinary record of fleeting everyday life in a semi-abstract edition. Sound interesting?
We are honoured to share with you the news of the premiere of the prints of Magdalena Jędrzejczyk — a Polish painter of the younger generation, touching on the idyll of the countryside and life on the Vistula River.
An ambiguous classification
Jędrzejczyk's works are situated on the borderline between realism and abstraction. It is difficult to categorise them accurately, as the artist herself points out: ”(...) it is impossible to say unambiguously where realism ends and abstraction begins. I don't think there is such a line. It all depends on the sensitivity and attitude of the viewer". It might seem that this is, after all, a series of landscapes and a documentation of situations found, but this need not be true at all. Her paintings are not reportage, but instead carry an element of magic, which hides under numerous forms and formal treatments.
Into prime factors
A hallmark of Jędrzejczyk's style is the consistent reduction of content within the frame. Although the individual plans usually seem complete and there are no potentially undeveloped spaces, as a rule our attention is focused on one particular situation. In addition, the narrowed colour range or the symmetrically guided repetition of lines — only emphasise the whole, without giving additional context. All these conscious decisions made by the artist make the viewer feel nostalgic when interacting with her art. Everyone is able to identify with this vision as soon as they reach into the areas of their own memories. This kind of universalism means that her art is not anxiety-inducing, but invites one to explore by becoming inclusive.
Far across the water
In addition to Vistula landscapes, Jędrzejczyk likes to depict rural backyards. She looks for uniqueness in the ordinary and commonplace. These are also serene, soothing and often bathed in greens, poetic realisations in which colours are of key importance. Although their function is to shape and bring out the depth of a space, they do not impose themselves excessively. Instead, they delight in their melodiousness and, regardless of the level of intensity, make the image expressive.
