Ally Zawadzki
Waveney Valley contemporary abstract artist Ally Zawadzki constructs wall art and sculptural pieces which draw upon their recognisable origins and materials inspired by natural organic forms, as well as conjuring up designs from the depths of her imagination.
These practice-led investigations and an experimental approach to her work occasionally involve the construction of a piece using reclaimed materials, which is then destroyed (or ‘deconstructed’) to form the basis of further investigations resulting in the finished artwork (‘reconstruction’), using more traditional mediums.
Ally deliberately goes against established conventions of painting – sometimes using mediums that compromise each other in layers that, when distressed and manipulated, produce unexpected and pleasing results. Her current series explores abstract themes in strong colours, patterns and textures, frequently working over an initial layer of magazine or newsprint.
Working in acrylic and oils on canvas, pieces are distressed, revisited and repainted several times until the result satisfies her vision – with each layer of process visible in the final piece. She also experiments with manipulating wax and oils with scratched designs based on prehistoric cave paintings.
She enthusiastically embraces the idea of allowing spontaneity to influence the development of her paintings – embracing the idea of the ‘happy accident’. This way of repeatedly manipulating and transforming the surface, examines the very nature of materials we are comfortably familiar with and raises questions about preconceptions and tactile experience.
Ally is an active member of Easterly Artists, Black Dog Arts and Norfolk & Norwich Art Circle (Chairman 2025) and exhibits regularly.
All works are available for sale. To enquire about prices, please click here to contact the artist via the Contact Us page.
