Kamila Waleszkiewicz

Conversations with Jill

Kamila Waleszkiewicz

Acrylic on board, framed: 59 cm (H) x 50 cm (W)

This picture portrays Jillian Ciemitis, artist, printmaker, photographer, wife, mother, and friend. Jill's artistic skills and exceptional character deeply inspire me. Through her influence I discovered a deep sense of belonging and purpose in Australia. Her presence sparked a transformative artistic journey that filled my life in Perth with the energy I longed for. In this portrait, Jill stands behind a dark tree, surrounded by vibrant poppy flowers. This symbolic representation refers to our first collaborative project at Inglewood Arts Hub called "Conversations," in which, in response to my own work, Jill created a work depicting silhouettes of dead trees accompanied by vibrant red poppies.

Artist statement by Kamila Waleszkiewicz