'Pie in the sky' by Emilia Durka
'Pie in the sky'
31 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
2024
£1200
Bespoke framing available for Greater London collectors only | Lead time is 8 weeks from confirmation
Emilia Durka was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1992. She received her BS in Landscape Architecture from Warsaw University of Life Sciences, an MS in Historical Gardens and Ecosystem Services from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and a PgD in City Studies from the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. She also studied fashion design at Escola d'Art i Superior de Disseny de València and received scholarships at Ohio State University and Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. Recently, she served as a Studio Class Assistant to Bruce Dorfman at the Art Students League of New York in 2024, where she created the collection of ‘Landscapes of solastalgia’.
Her recent exhibitions include a solo show at Polish Consulate of New York and duo show at Gallery Space776 and many group shows in New York, Warsaw, Poland and Menorca, Spain. Emilia Durka’s creative process begins with close observation of the landscape, an approach shaped by her dual perspective as both a landscape architect and an artist. She immerses herself in the land, studying it in different lights, observing its subtleties, and reflecting on its deeper meaning. Through her work, she explores the harmony between humans and nature, emphasizing life’s transience and evolution. Her artistic practice integrates elements of both memory and observation. Beginning with life drawings in pencil and pastel, Durka builds upon these initial sketches in the studio, using techniques such as acrylics, oil paints, oil sticks, and pencil. Her aim is to capture fleeting impressions and immerse the viewer in ephemeral landscapes.
'Pie in the sky'
31 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
2024
£1200
Bespoke framing available for Greater London collectors only | Lead time is 8 weeks from confirmation
Emilia Durka was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1992. She received her BS in Landscape Architecture from Warsaw University of Life Sciences, an MS in Historical Gardens and Ecosystem Services from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and a PgD in City Studies from the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. She also studied fashion design at Escola d'Art i Superior de Disseny de València and received scholarships at Ohio State University and Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. Recently, she served as a Studio Class Assistant to Bruce Dorfman at the Art Students League of New York in 2024, where she created the collection of ‘Landscapes of solastalgia’.
Her recent exhibitions include a solo show at Polish Consulate of New York and duo show at Gallery Space776 and many group shows in New York, Warsaw, Poland and Menorca, Spain. Emilia Durka’s creative process begins with close observation of the landscape, an approach shaped by her dual perspective as both a landscape architect and an artist. She immerses herself in the land, studying it in different lights, observing its subtleties, and reflecting on its deeper meaning. Through her work, she explores the harmony between humans and nature, emphasizing life’s transience and evolution. Her artistic practice integrates elements of both memory and observation. Beginning with life drawings in pencil and pastel, Durka builds upon these initial sketches in the studio, using techniques such as acrylics, oil paints, oil sticks, and pencil. Her aim is to capture fleeting impressions and immerse the viewer in ephemeral landscapes.
'Pie in the sky'
31 x 30 cm
Mixed Media
2024
£1200
Bespoke framing available for Greater London collectors only | Lead time is 8 weeks from confirmation
Emilia Durka was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1992. She received her BS in Landscape Architecture from Warsaw University of Life Sciences, an MS in Historical Gardens and Ecosystem Services from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and a PgD in City Studies from the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. She also studied fashion design at Escola d'Art i Superior de Disseny de València and received scholarships at Ohio State University and Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. Recently, she served as a Studio Class Assistant to Bruce Dorfman at the Art Students League of New York in 2024, where she created the collection of ‘Landscapes of solastalgia’.
Her recent exhibitions include a solo show at Polish Consulate of New York and duo show at Gallery Space776 and many group shows in New York, Warsaw, Poland and Menorca, Spain. Emilia Durka’s creative process begins with close observation of the landscape, an approach shaped by her dual perspective as both a landscape architect and an artist. She immerses herself in the land, studying it in different lights, observing its subtleties, and reflecting on its deeper meaning. Through her work, she explores the harmony between humans and nature, emphasizing life’s transience and evolution. Her artistic practice integrates elements of both memory and observation. Beginning with life drawings in pencil and pastel, Durka builds upon these initial sketches in the studio, using techniques such as acrylics, oil paints, oil sticks, and pencil. Her aim is to capture fleeting impressions and immerse the viewer in ephemeral landscapes.