Vibration 2025
"Vibration", size 55 x 55 cm. is a sculptural object on paper, or more precisely a bas-relief, in which the surface structure is dynamized by manually punching holes. The mixed technique on paper that I used was used in the process of creating textural vibrations on paper. An interesting and dynamic effect of my research in this medium is the additional, strong effect of fluid movement of colours, which is very variable depending on the angle of viewing the composition. Here I also use elements of my drawings, which additionally complement the final effect of the composition with their line. My inspiration was playing with colour and the structure of the relief on paper. Two layers of paper that are applied are subjected to colour manipulation, where the two-layer nature of the object gives greater depth and dynamic expression.
Morning rain 2025
Morning rain" is a miniature measuring 7 x 7 cm. It is a new experience that allows me to combine two techniques, which are ink drawing and fiber art sculpture. This combination is a game of similar delicacies of lines but in different materials, which is to introduce a new aesthetic value and at the same time a new form of artistic expression. These two combinations of media are placed in relation to each other at a rather deep distance on purpose to extract the depth of space. This miniature contains a lot of small elements to extract additional contrast, black and white helps to focus on the graphic nature of the composition. In public presentation, the miniature is set in a white square measuring 40 x 40 cm.
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Bozena Kaluga
United Kingdom
https://www.bozenakaluga.co.uk/
My name is Bozena Kaluga. I was educated in Poland, where in 1985 I obtained a Master of Arts degree in Textile and Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź.,I have been living in London since 2001. As an interdisciplinary artist, I have honed my craft over decades, creating works that seamlessly combine traditional techniques with contemporary themes in textiles, sculpture, painting, drawing, and graphics.
My Awards: – Gold Medal at Jugend Gestalted in Munich (1987) – First Prize at the International Textilkunst Betonac-Prijs in Belgium (1988) – First Prize at the "Best of 2009-sculpture" Marizart Galerie, Germany – Academy of Arts University Award – First Prize (1985) – Art Society Awards, Gold Medal (1984) – UNESCO Award, Special Award for Drawing, Zurich, (1977) – Main Prize at the LICC 2018, UK – 2019 Honorable Mention, LICC Finalist in Created Art, London LICC 2021 – Created Art of the LICC 2022 – Shortlisted in Created Art of the LICC 2023 and 2024.