Field Review | Artist Interview Series
In conversation with
Sara Głogowska
Working across painting and sculpture, their practice is rooted in curiosity, intuition, and a lifelong desire to create. They have been painting since childhood, developing a visual language shaped by years of experimentation and observation.
A year ago, they discovered sculpture, opening up a new dimension in their artistic practice. Since then, they have embraced the tactile nature of the medium, approaching it with a sense of play, exploration, and discovery. Their work reflects an ongoing dialogue between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, where each medium informs the other.
Rather than seeking fixed outcomes, they value the creative process itself—allowing materials, ideas, and intuition to guide each piece. Their practice continues to evolve through experimentation, with every work offering an opportunity to learn, question, and create.
From:
Poland
Artist Statement
Their practice explores the relationship between form, memory, and the unseen through painting and sculpture. Drawing inspiration from mythology, mysticism, and symbolism, they create works that exist between the familiar and the imagined, inviting viewers into spaces where personal narratives intersect with universal narratives and archetypes.
Working primarily in figurative painting, they use the human figure as a vessel for emotion, identity, and transformation. Rather than depicting specific stories, their paintings evoke moments that feel dreamlike and timeless, inviting viewers to interpret the work through their own experiences. Mythological and mystical themes serve not as literal references, but as a framework for exploring the emotional and psychological dimensions of the human condition.
Alongside painting, their sculptural practice focuses on abstract forms and human heads. These works explore presence, emotion, and the essence of human experience, moving between recognition and abstraction. By reducing forms to their most expressive qualities, the sculptures leave room for ambiguity, encouraging contemplation rather than providing fixed meanings. Symbolism and intuition play a central role, allowing each piece to become an open-ended encounter between the artwork and the viewer.
Experimentation lies at the heart of their practice. Material, intuition, and process guide each work, allowing meaning to emerge organically rather than through predetermined outcomes. Moving fluidly between painting and sculpture, they continue to develop a visual language shaped by mythology, mysticism, and symbolism—one that explores transformation, identity, and the invisible forces that connect inner experience with the world around us.
Tell us about yourself and your artistic background.
I have been creating art for as long as I can remember. Painting has been a part of my life since childhood, shaping the way I observe and understand the world. Over the years, my practice has evolved through curiosity, experimentation, and a desire to continually learn.
About a year ago, I discovered sculpture, which opened an entirely new way of thinking about form and expression. Since then, I have been exploring the possibilities of working in three dimensions alongside my painting practice. While I primarily paint figurative works, my sculptures focus on abstract forms and human heads, allowing me to investigate different aspects of identity, emotion, and presence.
How would you describe your artistic practice?
My artistic practice is driven by curiosity, intuition, and play. I see creativity as a playful process of discovery rather than the pursuit of a fixed outcome. By experimenting with materials and allowing intuition to lead, each work becomes an opportunity to explore new ideas and uncover unexpected connections.
What themes or ideas are most important in your work?
The central themes in my work are mythology, mysticism, culture, symbolism, and the human experience. I am interested in the space where reality meets imagination, drawing inspiration from cultural narratives, myths, and symbols to explore ideas of identity, transformation, and the unseen.
Rather than telling specific stories, I create works that invite interpretation and encourage quiet reflection. I hope my work sparks curiosity, allowing viewers to form their own personal connections and discover meaning through their own experiences.
What inspires your creative process?
My creative process is inspired by people, play, nature, and cultural inheritance. I am fascinated by the stories, emotions, and symbols that connect us across generations and cultures. Time spent in nature reminds me of the beauty of organic forms and the quiet rhythms of transformation.
Play is equally important to my practice. I see creativity as a space for experimentation, curiosity, and discovery, where intuition often leads to unexpected ideas. Together, these influences shape a body of work that explores both the visible and the unseen.
Can you tell us about a recent artwork or project?
One of my recent projects has been a series of sculptural human heads that explores the balance between abstraction and emotion. Rather than creating realistic portraits, I focus on simplifying forms and allowing texture, gesture, and shape to express a sense of presence and individuality.
This body of work has also been an important part of my own creative journey, as I only discovered sculpture a year ago. It has encouraged me to approach making with curiosity and playfulness, embracing experimentation and allowing each piece to evolve naturally through the process.
What challenges have influenced your development as an artist?
One of the greatest influences on my development as an artist has been my relationship with identity and belonging. Having moved between continents as a child, I have often felt as though I exist between cultures rather than fully belonging to one. This experience has shaped the way I see the world and naturally led me to explore themes of mythology, culture, symbolism, and the search for meaning in my work.
Working as a psychotherapist has also deeply influenced my practice. It has given me a profound appreciation for the complexity of human emotion, identity, and the stories we carry. Both art and psychotherapy invite curiosity, reflection, and transformation, and I see them as complementary ways of exploring what it means to be human.
What role does art play in your life today?
Art is an essential part of how I understand and experience the world. It gives me a space to explore ideas that cannot always be expressed through words, balancing the analytical nature of my work as a psychotherapist with intuition, play, and imagination.
What are you currently working on?
I am currently working on completing a series of small sculptural heads. Each piece explores the balance between abstraction and expression, allowing me to experiment with form, texture, and emotion. Through this series, I am continuing to develop my sculptural practice while exploring the subtle ways that simplified forms can evoke presence and individuality.
What are your future goals as an artist?
My goal is to continue developing my practice across both painting and sculpture while building a cohesive body of work. In the near future, I hope to complete my current series of sculptural heads and expand on the themes of mythology, culture, and symbolism that inspire my work.
Long-term, I would love to exhibit my work internationally, connect with other artists, and continue growing through experimentation. Above all, I want to keep creating with curiosity and playfulness, allowing my practice to evolve naturally over time.
Where can readers follow your work?
Readers can follow my work on Instagram, where I share new paintings, sculptures, and insights into my creative process.
Instagram: @sara_glogowska
