Kinga Chrząszczewska

Artist

Kinga Chrząszczewska, known as KiniaKik, is a Polish artist with a rich cross-cultural experience, splitting her life between England and Poland. Her work, shaped by her background and extensive travels, explores the depths of human emotions through mixed media fine art. Graduating from the University of Westminster in 2006 with a BA Hons in Mixed Media Fine Art, KiniaKik’s art is characterized by vibrant symbolism, archetypal mythological references, and an exploration of complex human nature.

 

Kinia Kik (Photo by Angelica Siemieniuk)

She delves into the nuanced interplay of instinct, subconscious, and spirituality, depicting emotions in their raw, unprocessed form. Her use of color, form, and texture evokes a visceral response from the viewer, creating a dynamic narrative that shifts between joy, sadness, fear, and fascination. The experience of her art can feel like stepping into a dreamlike reality where emotions run wild, akin to a primal dance of life.

KiniaKik’s art invites the observer into a world where rationality recedes, and the primal elements of existence take over. Through her visual storytelling, she seeks to awaken deep inner emotions, urging us to confront both the beauty and chaos of human experience.

Kinga has a strong background in art education, conducting workshops for both children and adults in Poland and Great Britain, and has also served as an art teacher at the British School in Warsaw. Through her teaching and workshops, she aims to inspire others to explore their own creative potential and perception of the world.

 

“My personal artistic language, expressed through my work, is rooted in my fascination with the mythology of ancient cultures and the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, which have accompanied me since my earliest years, seamlessly blending with Polish folklore. Another important context for my development was growing up behind the Iron Curtain, in a world dominated by shades of grey. In such an environment, my imagination became my escape, building an internal world full of vibrant colors and symbols that, over time, formed the foundation of my artistic expression.”

 

 

 

Kinia Kik

Achievements

20101st place at the Festival of Art Workshops “Wolskie Dni Inspiracji” of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

2019 – Illustrating the short stories “Stopa i inne historie” by Paweł A. Deszczu, Ridero publishing house.

Individual Exhibitions

09/ 2023 – 11/2023 “Życie kangciaste” in ‘To się wytnie’ Warsaw

09/ 2021 -Yeha NohaLondon,UK

6/03/202005/2020 ‘To sie wklei’ in ‘To sie wytnie’; Warsaw Poland

23/1131/12/2019 – ‘Wonderment’ in ‘Pod Katarynka’; Cracow Poland

5/0929/09/2019 – ‘Kinia Kik: Mind’s Eye’ in ‘Emerge Curated Gallery’; London

16/0216/03/2019 – ‘Solo’ in ‘Yeha Noha’; London

2013 – in ‘La Boheme’; Warsaw Poland2008 – in ‘Nieporęt’; Warsaw Poland

Performances

01/04/ 2022 “Ptaki” ( Kinia Kik i Kinior -music Włodzimierz Kiniorski Kinior) Studio Sienko Gallery London

02/2022 „Ptaki”( Kinia Kik i Kinior -music Włodzimierz Kiniorski Kinior) Art Fix Greenwich London

11/2021 Kinia&Kinior -music Włodzimierz Kiniorski Kinior)  East Sussex Hailsham

13/10/2023 Kini&Sówka music Dorota Kuziela  Podlasie

 

Group Exhibitions

01/03/2022 – 01/05/2022 -‘ Trees’- Studio Sienko Gallery London

20/01/2022 -01/05/2022 – Capital Art Gallery constant exhibition

05/12/201915/02/2020 – ‘In my own way’ in ‘Emerge Curated Gallery’; London

08/201909/2019  – in ‘Artwave’; Seaford

10/11/201820/11/2018 – ‘Artist in Venice’ conjunction with Biennale in ‘Accorsi Arte Gallery’; Venice Italy

12/201701/2018 – ‘Out of Africa’ in ‘Gallery and Caffe’; Warsaw Poland

09/2013 – ‘Big + Small = All’ in ‘The Old Bath’; Hackney London

12/2008 – ‘Man is a journey of life’ in ‘Galeria pod Dachem Nieba’; Ciechocinek Poland

2007 – ‘4 spotkania z Pragą’; Warsaw

2006 – ‘Lifestyle as Material’ in ‘ADA Gallery’; London

2006 – ‘Privet View – artist and curator’ in ‘Nolia’s Gallery’; London

2006 – ‘Sense and Feasibility – Maid Collective’ in ‘The Lambeth Centre’; London

2006  – ‘The Birds – Graduation Show’ at University of Westminster; London

2005 – ‘Long Weekend’ in ‘London Gallery West’; London

2004 ‘Eyes, Lies and Illusions – Collaborative Animation Project’ in ‘Hayward Gallery’; London