KATYA SOMISEN – "Touch is the greatest source of strength and will save us all"

A painter whose figurative work tells the story of humanity through the lens of emotion, color, and form. In her paintings, she deconstructs the human figure in a minimalist way, revealing inner tensions and subtle psychological nuances. Her works resemble silent symphonies – filled with both strength and fragility, where every brushstroke carries an emotional truth.

She is formally trained as a photographer, with roots in music as a pianist, songwriter, and vocalist. She has released two albums. This multidimensional background shapes her artistic sensitivity and unique approach to painting as a medium of emotional storytelling.

In 2025, she was a finalist in the Singulart Prize competition in the Artist of the Year category. For the artist, however, the most meaningful moment remains when a viewer – standing before the painting – feels, even if only for a moment, truly seen, recognized... or perhaps even saved.

Her works have been exhibited in Amsterdam and Paris (The Holy Art Gallery, 2024), Warsaw (Jaskółka Studio, 2025), as well as at numerous art events such as Art Show (Kamienica Karskich, HOP) and Targowisko Sztuki (Butelkownia). Her art has been recognized by prestigious media outlets including VOGUE, LABEL Magazine, Decoration, Weranda, and whiteMAD, all of which have acknowledged the emotional depth and distinctive style of her painting.