Marina Leganowska is a Ukrainian artist who currently resides in Dublin, Ireland. Her artistry is intrinsically tied to the profound despair and darkness that continues to shroud her homeland of Ukraine, stemming from the brutal war that has plagued the region.
Leganowska's creations serve as poignant reflections of the relentless pain and suffering endured by the people of Ukraine, who find themselves stripped of their fundamental rights, condemned to exist in a perpetual state of fear and uncertainty. Each of her paintings weaves a symphony of despair, intricately threading together a tapestry of emotions that are expertly integrated into the very essence of the artwork.
By merging elements of Ukrainian cultural heritage with abstract depictions of ruination, Leganowska conjures an otherworldly and hypnotic atmosphere within her work. This aura draws the viewer into a vortex of bleakness and melancholy, offering a haunting yet captivating experience.
Graduated:National College of Art and Design, Dublin, Ireland
Solo and group shows:NCAD Graduate Show, Dublin
Gifted, Dublin
Before/After, Dublin
Stand with Ukraine, Dublin
CEAD Higher Diploma Graduate Show, Dublin
Art Source, Dublin
Works
- Fading Heritage, 2023 Oil on canvas
- Defiant Bastions, 2023 Oil on canvas
- Ruined Resilience, 2023 Oil on canvas
- Ephemeral Gateway, 2023 Oil on canvas