Welcome

My name is Katarzyna Skonieczna (pron: cathrina sconetchna). I was born in Poland, I live at a little island of Cobh, South-West Ireland and study Fine Art at the Crawford College of Art in Cork. I studied literature, philosophy and theology back in Poland. I always wanted to study psychology but just didn’t have the right opportunity. I used to express myself verbally by writing short stories (and endlessly writing a book, which remains unfinished as for now) and also - visually by drawings but it was only a side interest. Then, after I made myself comfortable in Ireland I got a strong need to deepen my adventure with art; so I applied to the nearest college. My main interests concern - above all - human condition in its purest phenomena - identity, emotions, destiny (all art is about that - said my tutor and he’s right); then apects like colour, form, line. I’m passionate about drawing, oils, photography, printmaking, installation and animation/video art. I feel being inspired by Surrealism, Cubism, German Expressionism and Fanatsy/Illustartion art (eg. Patric Woodroffe). I proposed David (whom I really grateful to for this possibility) my contribution - “Studying Art” where I am hoping to reflect on some basic aspects of studying/discovering art (which puzzle and /or worry me) such as “What’s art and what is it for?” “Can art be taught/learnt - if yes which way?”, “Art in the past and today”, “What’s bad/good art?” etc. I would like also to keep a sort of a diary from my studies - notes, study work, workshops etc. Before I start I have to make you aware of two things - English is not my mother-tounge, so I apologise in advance for any misspelling (no matter how stupid it will look/sound) and for “rusty” usage of words/phrases; and another thing - I may not to be able to contribute on a regural basis - but I will do anything to keep my positive influence on this site.
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I kindly invite a lively response to my posts, because I don’t believe in writing only to myself and to the Muse. Important part of why I’m doing this is a precious opportunity to exchange opinions and thoughts. Thanks