Justyna GRUNWALD (b. 1985), Untitled (Thoughts), 2026

acrylic on canvas, 120 x 100 cm, signed lower right: JGrunwald

Born in 1985. Lives and works in Warsaw.

Painting is her passion and a space where she can express what is difficult to put into words. In her work, she captures simple moments, seeking beauty, tranquility, and inner strength within them.

She is fascinated by nature and humanity—people’s emotions, sensitivity, and inner worlds. For her, nature is a metaphor for humanity—its journey toward self-discovery, its sense of loss, and the strength and courage to live life on one’s own terms.

Currently, she primarily creates paintings using acrylic and oil techniques. In her work, she also uses fine-tip markers, which have been a part of her artistic journey from the very beginning.

She has no formal artistic training. Painting entered her life out of a need to create and, over time, became an important part of her daily life and a way to express her emotions.

She believes that what we focus our thoughts and gaze on shapes our world. She would like her paintings to be a moment of pause—bringing peace, yet at the same time leaving room for viewers’ own emotions, associations, and interpretations.

In April 2025, she made her debut with the exhibition “The Calm of Nature.” Her works have also been featured at Artshow and the Art Market.