Lilac Flowers with a View on the Garden 

Iwo Zaniewski's "Lilac Flowers with a View on the Garden" appears to be made using oil paints and traditional brushwork on canvas. The visible texture of the paint, applied in many layers, gives the artwork a tangible, almost tactile quality. Focusing on the surface, we can see the artist has built up layers of color to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The thickness of the paint suggests a slow, deliberate process, allowing Zaniewski to blend and manipulate tones. This method highlights the artist's hand, emphasizing their intimate engagement with the material and process. Zaniewski’s approach seems to challenge the rapid production and consumption characteristic of industrial capitalism. By emphasizing the slow, skilled application of paint, and celebrating the aesthetic of the everyday, the artwork brings value to traditional methods and a slower way of life. Appreciating the art of the material and making helps us see beyond conventional divides between art and craft.