Sirena Kowalska

Sirena [born Justyna Kowalska] is a Polish mixed media painter and photographer obsessed with the Ocean. She is theoretically based in Krakow (Poland), but rather you will find her creating on La Palma Island in Spain or Sicily (Italy). After graduating from AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków in 2008, she worked as a director, actress, and playwright for national stages; she was also a screenwriter in polish radio and television. In 2018 she took a sabbatical to recover from burnout and depression. The journey around the Canary Islands led to the spiritual and artistic transition. Through art, Sirena is exploring the topic of reconnection with Nature and dreams. She paints abstract seascapes with the use of organic materials (sand, sticks, dried plants). In photography, Sirena focuses on poetic landscapes and mythological self-portraits. As a former stage artist she still enjoys to perform from time to time. She is a part of two art collectives: Sisters in Arts and Portales De Vision.