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3. Marysia Milewski
4. Biography

Notes of biography

Marysia Milewski, of polish descent, born in London in 1960 has been drawing  since … forever!  A student at Freinet in Vence (1964-1973) she draws her inspiration from the world around her as well as from within and lets her fantasies take over.  It is without a doubt the foundation of her spontaneity, her sense of freedom and the richness of her inspiration.  Her career path lead her to Pierre Chave’s print studio (Vence)  , then to “Granary Painting School” in Mountford (England) where she was for a time, Cecily Sash’s assistant.  Marysia Milewski also worked for some years at the Maeght Foundation in St Paul-de-Vence and in the Maeght Galerie in Paris (1984-1990) permanently surrounded by masterpieces she built her own path as an artist.  This multi-faceted career path spread over many years influences her work considerably.
Marysia is a painter, illustrator.  “My work is intuitive, not subject to a concept, it is meant to be spontaneous.  The starting point is determined by circumstances, a significant detail that stands out in my environment, a memory that manifests itself… I play with the unexpected and the piece takes shape that is how my work evolves” writes the artist.  When asked which artists inspired her most she hesitates… there are so many, but mentions Max Ernst, Kandinsky, Douanier Rousseau, Pierre Alechinsky, Braque, Wifredo Lam, Fernand Leger, Miro, Dürer and Piero della Francesca.
Marysia Milewski often mixes techniques, pencil and crayon with ink, collage, on coloured backgrounds, crumpled paper and mixed materials.  Marysia’s world is unique, a dream world, full of wonder, humour, tenderness blended with happiness.  The characters, half man, half beast, alone or in groups, watch us as we watch them, often surprised by the unexpected meeting.  The artist has a sharp line, as is her mind and dedicates herself to a world that seems utterly vital.  True, Marysia likes leaving imprints and carving lines, they are her landmarks.  Don’t ignore them in her still hazy path that is yet to be determined.
Of course we are not surprised that Marysia Milewski illustrates children’s books and magazines and participates in numerous workshops for youth creativity.  Her work appeals to children and she wishes to help stretch their imagination, to give back the experience of which she benefits.
Marysia Milewski often holds exhibitions in France and abroad.  She initiates a creative dialogue between her characters and the observer instigating questions and a sense of delight.

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