WHO does WHAT and WHY?

My name is Marta Gillner, I’m using a pseudonym ‘Gilewska’ as well.

I’ve been creating arts since I was little, winning art competitions as a child. Sometimes it was extremely hard to drag me away from any piece of clean paper or empty surface without leaving any drawing on it.

Later, when planning to study architecture, I’ve been studying architectural drawing and design, and finished high school education with distinction from the arts. The first paintings were created in 2002 in Germany and successfully sold. Since then I’m still discovering this technique. In 2007 I’ve finished INTERIOR DESIGN in UK. I also attended computer graphic courses, focused on digital images remake using PHOTOSHOP on Brighton UNIVERSITY. Used to join LIFE DRAWING sessions in Brighton Sussex Arts Club.

I’ve returned home in 2008 and become a mum of twin daughters. At that time I’ve learned more about crafts, especially ceramics, discovered a new technique of painting on the old and time-damaged wood and continued selling my artwork. Later I’ve moved to Spain, searching again for new opportunities. In 2011 returned to place were I belong and where my art has found most appreciation by the sea in UK.

Finally I’ve decided to develop my skills as a painter as I think at the time when digital art dominates, PAINTING still remains the most unique.

I took a part in many workshops and spent time in artistic surrounding as much as possible. During the time while traveling and searching for the right place to live, I’ve met many fantastic and inspiring people who had a great influence on my artwork. The time I’ve lived in Brighton was in my opinion the most productive and enriching for me as an artist.

I work as a professional painter since 2002. I produce paintings of any size on canvases, old wooden boards and walls. My favorite themes are portraits, nudes, abstracts. I also create wall decorations for children, illustrations, scenography. Mostly I paint using oils, acrylics and airbrush but I keep my mind opened on other techniques as well, experimenting with handmade jewelery, ceramics, graphics and design.

At the moment I live and work in Brighton. My artwork has been recognized by art lovers in Holland, Germany, Spain and eastern Europe.

Many of my paintings show THE INNER NEED of exposing human feelings and a TRY to catch the moment and the beauty of a female body. Some of them are exposing myself and some have been created to be decorative elements.

I look for an inspiration in life experiences, emotions, music and nature.

Please feel welcome to see my artwork on “Gallery” page.

Thank you for visiting!