Syrena 

Iwo Zaniewski's painting "Syrena" presents us with a study in contrasts and harmonies, primarily through color and composition. A figure reclines on a vibrant yellow couch, a stark contrast to her dark dress and the muted tones of the room. The painting is divided into distinct planes, each holding our gaze. The foreground is dominated by a dark, paint-splattered table, drawing us into the artist's world, while the background offers a glimpse of lush greenery through a window. This division creates a dialogue between the intimate space of the artist's studio and the expansive world outside, a mirroring of the dialogue between form and space. Zaniewski explores the interplay of light and shadow, which suggests depth and volume, contributing to a semiotic system where each element symbolizes something beyond its immediate appearance. The calculated arrangement of objects is suggestive of a narrative, a scene ripe for interpretation, inviting us to contemplate the relations between artist, model, and the spaces they occupy.