Human Nature, Galeria Prześwit, Warsaw

Art curator: Karolina Kliszewska

There are over 28,000 varieties of orchids in the world, which means that on average one in every 10 plants is an orchid. Orchids have been and still are one of mankind's greatest botanical obsessions, which has led to so many hybrid reproductions of this species. “Orchid fever”, a global phenomenon that continues to this day, disturbed the natural balance of these delicate plants, which are capable of necessary adaptations, imposed by humans. This is one of many botanical narratives used by Weronika Anna Rosa to reflect on human nature.

The history of plants is closely intertwined with social, economic and political factors. For over 170 million years, flowers have developed systems of communication and adaptation to changes of theirs environmental conditions. The structures created by flora can be found in architecture, music or engineering solutions. Rosa searches for the plants’ identity, language and anatomical algorithm by analysing species stories and observing their geometric nature. In her paintings, she tries to touch the essence of the aesthetic experience that man experiences and seeks in contact with nature.

17th May-18th June 2023, solo exhibition + artistic residency