Roots & Inspirations: Botany & Science at the heart of Artistic Practice
Searching for beauty in a grey reality has always been her natural instinct. Born in Poland in 1990, a year after the fall of the Berlin Wall, she grew up in a family deeply connected to both - the arts and the natural sciences. From an early age, she was drawn to plants and flowers as her favourite subjects to paint - vivid expressions of life and quiet miracles of nature.
Her artistic practice is deeply influenced by the naturalistic education she received from her grandparents, both researchers and biochemists. Each painting begins with a careful observation, followed by detailed sketches from nature, that bridge botanical art with a contemporary language and imagination.
Through her nature-inspired artworks, Rosa captures the ephemeral essence of flora and explores the ways in which memory, emotions, and time intertwine. She seeks to express the identity of plants by studying their biological essence and reflecting on their cultural and historical significance.
In her recent projects, the artist explores the evolving relationship between humans and plants, addressing socio-environmental issues, such as homogenisation of biodiversity, ecological awareness, and the preservation of endangered species. Her work creates a meaningful dialogue between contemporary art, botanical science, and the conservation of nature.
Since 2016, she lives in Lisbon, Portugal, where she continues to merge botanical research with artistic expression.
Weronika in the Botanical Garden in Warsaw, around 1995
Jadwiga, the artist’s grandma in the biochemistry laboratory, around 1955
photo: Sanda Vuckovic
Education, Exhibitions & Collaborations
Rosa graduated in History of Art from the University of Warsaw and the University of Lisbon, later continuing her artistic education in France and Portugal - including at Ar.Co and Belas-Artes.
Her work has been exhibited across Europe, in both solo and group shows, and she has collaborated with renowned art institutions and foundations such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and Fundação Oriente, among others.
Recently, Rosa presented an immersive art installation at the National Museum of Natural History and Science in Lisbon, and her paintings were showcased at the official residence of the Polish Ambassador to Portugal on the occasion of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Deeply respectful of artistic heritage, savoir-faire, and noble materials, she carefully prepares vibrant pigment combinations, employs meticulous brushstrokes and organic lines that define her artistic style.
In 2020, she was selected for The Master’s Matter – New Vision of Tradition programme organised by the Nizio Foundation. In 2025, she joined the International Design Pool artistic residency at Vista Alegre 1824, the historic royal porcelain manufactory. The same year, she created unique design pieces in collaboration with Flores Studio for Lisbon Design Week.