Ewa Juszkiewicz

Polish artist Ewa Juszkiewicz (b. 1984) invites us to take a fresh, curious look at the classic portraits we’ve seen in galleries for centuries. Based in Gdańsk, Ewa reimagines the way women were traditionally painted, bringing these historical figures into our modern world and offering us a brand-new way to connect with them.

Her work is a stunning blend of elegant, old-school techniques and bold, unexpected ideas. The results are paintings that feel both familiar and daring, encouraging us to rethink old traditions and what it truly means to be beautiful today.

A few fun facts: In May 2022, her 2019 painting Portrait of a Lady (After Louis Leopold Boilly) sold for an incredible $1.56 million at auction in the U.S. More recently, in 2023, her unique style caught the eye of Louis Vuitton; she collaborated with the fashion house to design a luxury handbag for the fifth edition of their celebrated Artycapucines collection.