Marlena RAKOCZY (b. 1976), Follow me, 2025

acrylic, canvas, 40 x 40 cm, signed p.d.: M. Rakoczy 2025

Born in 1976 in Toruń. From 1996 to 2001 studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, majoring in easel painting in the studio of Professor Lech Wolski. In 1997- 1999, studies in ceramics in the additional studio of Professor Hanna Brzuszkiewicz. In 2001, graduated with honors in painting under Professor L. Wolski. Her artistic achievements include several individual exhibitions and dozens of group exhibitions at home and abroad. She has participated in Polish and international art projects. Her works are the property of, among others. Göttingen University, Srema Museum in Serbia and are in numerous private collections in Poland and abroad. She has been a member of the Association of Polish Artists since 2002.

Selected exhibitions:

2020 - post-competition exhibition of the all-Polish competition addressed to women "Light sensitivity", ZPAP Gallery, Torun.

2020 - post-competition exhibition of the nationwide competition "Constellations - Beyond the Horizon", ZPAP Gallery, Torun.

2020 - exhibition "To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Return of Toruń to Poland", ZPAP Gallery, Toruń

2019 - "Japan & Poland. Exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations", EMP Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

2019 - solo painting exhibition, Maya Gallery, Torun, Poland

2019 - Art Vancouver International Art Fair 2019, EMP Gallery, Vancouver, Canada.

2019 - "Exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations", Department of Information and Culture, Embassy of Japan, Warsaw, Poland.

2018 - "Pro Polonia Jubilatea - 100 years" exhibition, ZPAP Gallery, Torun, Poland

2018 - exhibition "Niepodległa dla Niepodległej", ZPAP Gallery, Gdańsk, Toruń

2017 - I Biennial ZPAP Torun "New Chapter II" within the framework of the European Night of Museums, ZPAP Gallery, Torun

2005, 2006, 2007- international exhibition "Art for Peace in Europe and the World", Serbia, Croatia, Russia, Italy.

2007 - individual exhibition, Metron Gallery, Torun, Poland

2006 - exhibition of the 60th anniversary of the Toruñ District of ZPAP, "Wozownia" Art Gallery, Toruñ.

2006 - individual exhibition of paintings, EMPiK Arkadia Gallery, Warsaw.

2005 - individual exhibition of paintings , Paleta Gallery, Torun.

2005 - international exhibition "Art for Chelmek", "Epicentrum" Gallery, Chelmek

2004 - individual exhibition of painting, Petite Fleur Gallery, Toruń

2004 - individual exhibition of painting, Paleta Gallery, Torun.

2004 - exhibition "Kunstbrücke - Art builds a bridge", Evelin Brandt Castle, Berlin, Germany.

2003 - individual exhibition, Hort Cafe, Torun, Poland

2002 - individual exhibition, Metron Gallery, Torun.

2002 - "Diploma 2001" exhibition, "Wozownia" Art Gallery, Toruń

2001 - "Diploma 2001" exhibition, Göttingen University, Germany