In "Kobieta z kotem," Cyryl Polaczek crafts a dreamlike scene with soft, muted tones and detailed textures, centering on a woman gently holding a white cat. The intimate composition, with a focus on delicate brushwork, emphasizes the tender interaction between human and animal. Polaczek’s style blends realism with a subtle surreal quality, inviting introspection. This painting reflects his exploration of everyday life's fragments, transforming them into moments of quiet, contemplative beauty where reality and perception blur. ...
Polaczek’s practice centers on painting and extends into object-based works, operating in a space where perception precedes language. His paintings do not illustrate narratives but open a suspended, dreamlike field in which meaning forms gradually through memory, association, fear, and hope. Impulse and intuition play a central role in his process, guiding the transformation of fragments of everyday life—objects, images, and situations—into subtly reordered compositions. Hovering between the familiar and the elusive, his works function as quiet thresholds, inviting viewers into moments of heightened attention and fragile alternative realities. ...
Founded in early 2022 by Filip Zieciak and now co-led with Jeanette Gunnarsson, Coulisse Gallery is dedicated to highlighting emerging and innovative local and international artists at pivotal stages in their careers. Our goal is to connect these artists with passionate collectors and art lovers both in Stockholm and beyond.
Collaboration is central to our mission, and we strive to bring a dynamic new energy to the city's art scene by engaging with artists, galleries, and curators who explore shared visual and conceptual themes. These often include environmental concerns, gender issues, and queer identities. ...
