Artworks by Karolina Franceschini

Karolina Franceschini was born in Poland, where she studied art and design in one of the main Fine Art Academies. Now she is based in Glasgow, Scotland. She is also a proud member of the Society of Scottish Artists.

My artistic journey is deeply rooted in an innate connection to the natural world. From the earliest memories of my childhood in the verdant wilderness of Poland, to the rugged beauty of my adopted Scottish homeland, nature has been a constant source of inspiration. It is in the symphony of birdsong, the caress of the wind, and the kaleidoscope of colors that I find a profound sense of belonging and an inexhaustible well of creativity.

In my practice, I surrender to the ebb and flow of intuition, allowing it to guide my hand across the canvas. My approach to oil painting is one of fearless experimentation, embracing various techniques and brushwork without concern for the final image. This liberating process culminated in my latest series, where I sought to paint not with sight, but with sensation, exploring new methods of application to capture the essence of freshness, light, and dynamism.

'The remote Scottish north has become a sanctuary in recent years, a place where my connection to the environment deepens with time. The vividness of its sounds and scents infuses my work, as does a reverence for our ancestral ties to the land. Through my art, I strive to weave the ancient narratives of folklore into the present, illuminating our enduring bond with nature—a bond that is ever more precious as it becomes increasingly fragile in our modern world'.

 



Exhibitions:
WASPS , South Block Gallery, August - October 2025, "FLOW" solo show

Scottish Prize for Fine Art Exhibition, October-November 2023 , Glasgow Art Club
Kirkcudbright Galleries,Wasps X Kirkcudbright Galleries St. Mary Street,Kirkcudbright,DG6 4AA
Planes of Existence, Solo Show , LOW Gallery, The Briggait , Glasgow
The Big Art Show 2022, The Art Department Paisley, Outspoken Arts Scotland
Scottish Drawing Competition 2021 hosted by Paisley  Art Institute
'Screen Test' Virtual group show by Wasps Projects, Scotland 2021
Society of Women Artists
159th Annual Open Exhibition, London

Paisley Art Institute 132nd Annual Exhibition Online, Paisley, Scotland

Hulabhaig
Uig Open 2020: Re-imagined Online , Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Society Of Women Artists Annual Exhibition 2018 Mall Galleries, London
 Published in 'MYTH /REALITY Contemporary Artists from Scotland '
 2017 Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
2015-shortlisted for Winsor and Newton Young Oil Painters Award Mall Galleries , London Society of Women Artist, Mall Galleries ,London
2015 Royal Glasgow Institute ,Scotland