Żaneta Biernat

I am a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, specializing in Fashion Design. For years, I have been working in the garment industry, designing fashion, textile prints, embroidery motifs, and jacquard patterns.

Fashion has always been my passion, and it plays a vital role in my paintings. Quite often, a fashion reference becomes the direct inspiration for a new piece — be it a collar from an Alexander McQueen collection, intricate embroidery on an Elie Saab gown, or an exceptionally sophisticated lace pattern. Around these visions, I select a model, conceptualize her features and hair, and evoke a specific mood through her facial expression and gesture. I love defying gravity with hair, letting it float weightlessly in decorative meanders. Ornamentation is essential to my work, taking precedence over the logic of perspective, consistent chiaroscuro, or strict anatomical accuracy. This love for ornament inspires the intricate, wallpaper-like patterns that fill the backgrounds of my paintings.

I create using my own unique, signature technique, combining elements painted on paper with those applied directly onto wood. I use colored pencils, markers, and acrylic paints, occasionally adding the metallic shimmer of composition gold leaf. Pencils allow me to achieve precise details, while promarkers enable me to build depth through layering colors. I frequently contrast the raw texture of wood with the smooth surface of the inlaid paper. The finished paintings are then varnished and lacquered.

I have been painting for several years, and my works can be found in several galleries across Poland, including Warsaw, Gdańsk, Białystok, and Lębork. I have showcased my art multiple times at the Targowisko Sztuki (Art Market) and ArtShow, and I also present my pieces on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

All works are painted on wooden panel in the artist's own technique — layered, gilded, and patterned surfaces.