Monika in the Living Room 

Iwo Zaniewski painted "Monika in the Living Room" using the traditional medium of oil on canvas, a technique that has been central to fine art for centuries. The texture here is soft and diffused, creating an intimate and serene atmosphere. You can almost feel the gentle play of light in the room. The way Zaniewski handles the paint, with delicate strokes and a subtle blending of colors, speaks to a deep understanding of the medium. The choice of oil paint itself is significant. Its capacity for layering and blending allows for a richness of color and depth that is hard to achieve with other materials. This, combined with the domestic setting, elevates the everyday to something worthy of contemplation, blurring the boundaries between the quotidian and the artistic. It invites us to consider how the skilled manipulation of materials can imbue a familiar scene with profound meaning.