Why did you become an artist?

I didn’t exactly choose to become an artist—it’s just who I am. Creativity has always been a part of me, something I had to express. Art wasn’t central in my family; I grew up on a dairy farm in Poland during the communism in late 1980s, where working on the farm and focusing on school took priority over self-expression. But for me, creating was a way to find my identity, to process my experiences, and to carve out my own space in the world.

What’s the history of your career?

I always knew I would do something creative. As a child, I was stubborn and full of ideas—probably too many for my parents’ liking! I wanted to try everything. When I was about four or five, they bought me a plastic flute, which I played endlessly (much to their regret). Later, they got me a second-hand 80 bass Weltmeister piano-accordion (apparently smuggled from East Germany) and arranged lessons with our local church organist. Whether they were encouraging my artistic ambition or just keeping me out of trouble, I’ll never know—but it worked.

As a young adult, I picked up a cheap disposable Kodak camera and started photographing my friends, and few parties (I wish I photographed more), and everyday life. That camera became my window to the world. Years later, after moving to the UK, I left my corporate job to study photography at London Metropolitan University—it was a massive turning point in my life.

In 2009, I moved to Australia, eventually settling in Ballarat and setting up my studio in 2010. My work has since evolved across photography, volunteer work, community projects, street paste-ups, and site-specific installations such as In The Process of Healing at the Ballarat Foto Biennale in 2017, always responding to the people and stories around me.

What mediums do you work with?

My practice blends conceptual, documentary and portrait photography, exploring themes of identity, memory and place.

How would you describe your style?

Intense. Intimate. Raw. Connecting.

What do you love about being an artist?

Creatively, art is how I explore my imagination and emotions, both the joyful and the more intense. It’s how I process my everyday experiences, dreams, reality and express my ideas.

Commercially, I strive to be good at what I do, to work ethically and to create meaningful and powerful images for my clients.

Most importantly, photography gives me the freedom to live the life I want—a life filled with curiosity, learning and deep connections with both people and nature. Running a creative business means constantly growing, both as an artist, human being and an entrepreneur.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Like every artist, I have moments of doubt. Sometimes I need to change direction and focus on learning a new skill, undertake mentoring or professional development to help me get back on track.

For me, it’s this: my artistic work represents freedom of expression and meaningful human connection. That’s what keeps me going. And when my clients, friends and exhibition visitors share similar values, we’re building something bigger – a community that supports and inspires each other. That’s where my inspiration comes from.

What are some of your most popular works?

Some of my most recognisable works that I created in Ballarat include: Balancing Act, 2014, Unicorns Are Real, 2015 and Ballarat exhibition series Invisible Lives, 2017.

In general, I’m drawn to images that hold deep complex emotions—grief, trauma, courage and resilience—while also feeling surreal and dreamlike. I love creating work that is both earthy and ethereal, grounded yet full of possibility.

What’s your philosophy on art and life?

Art is a way of survival.

What are your professional dreams and goals?

Photography allows me to connect with people on a much deeper level, to tell their stories, and to bring to life everything that’s boiling inside my head. I have a huge focus on diversity, whether it’s different cultural upbringing, or the unique perspectives that shape identity, resilience and human values in us. Through my work, I strive to create space for untold stories, challenge perceptions and celebrate the richness of our shared and individual experiences.

Our life experiences are never linear—they twist, overlap and circle back in ways we don’t always expect. Each moment, whether joyful or challenging, shapes who we are. That’s why it’s worth pausing, observing and embracing these experiences, rather than rushing through them. Photography allows me to do just that—to slow down and capture the layers of time, emotion, and memory, and to honour the complexity of our journeys. In every portrait or landscape, I seek to capture raw, unedited emotion in those fleeting, in-between moments where transformation quietly takes place.

My goal is to keep growing – my business as well as personally, learning how to navigate the art world and creative industries with confidence. I want to continue working on meaningful projects that challenge me and collaborate with like-minded artists and clients for as long as I can.

Work with me!

Interested in commissioning a project or purchasing a print? I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch!