Ola MUNZAR (b. 1979), Belly and the Rest 08, 2026

acrylic on canvas, 50 x 50 cm, signed on the back

Visual artist; designer; lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, holding a Ph.D. In her work, she explores themes such as the significance of the medium in the reception of a work of art, the perception of materials in design, and art-historical fetishes, including symbolism and iconographic patterns. She is drawn to women-centered themes, ranging from corporeality to social roles. She values humor as an essential tool in design, particularly in a critical context.

Despite more than 25 years of engagement with art, she still finds herself moved to tears by a painting. She always carries a 6B pencil with her; she lives and works in Warsaw. Her mole is on the right side and her heart is on the left.