Monika Marchewka
Biography
Monika Marchewka, born in 1988 in Kraków, Poland, is a contemporary artist who continues to live and work in her native city. Marchewka is best known for her surreal, figurative paintings that often explore themes of identity, femininity, and psychological depth. Her work blends elements of symbolism and dreamlike narrative, frequently featuring enigmatic female figures rendered with precise detail and a muted, emotive palette. She works primarily in oil on canvas, and her compositions often evoke a sense of quiet introspection and mystery. Marchewka has exhibited her work widely across Poland and Europe, with her paintings included in various private collections and her work has garnered increasing attention from collectors and galleries in the Central European art scene. Her market presence is emerging, with a modest but growing level of liquidity, particularly in regional auctions and exhibitions where her works have proven desirable to collectors seeking emotionally resonant, symbolist-influenced contemporary painting.