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Agnes Brych
Solitude
oil on canvas; custom pine frame
About the Work
This painting is inspired by a photograph I took while visiting my hometown of Warsaw, Poland. A homeless woman on a sidewalk in the historical district, a spot where locals and tourists gather to admire the architecture of century old castles, dine in fine restaurants, and visit the numerous galleries.
The image of this woman is a harsh reality for us to face. In the eyes of a passerby she does not exist. We would rather look at beautiful paintings on a wall than a woman trying to survive on the street. She represents an ugly reality we prefer not to see.
About the Artist
Agnes Brych is a York University and Sheridan College graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. She currently works as a graphic designer at Philip Sung Design Associates in Toronto. Apart from graphic arts, her passion is painting in oil. Her favorite subject matter is the human figure in which she attempts to capture an emotion, a moment, a glimpse into her subject's life.
