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Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | April 2023

Step into the April 2023 edition of Magzoid Magazine and immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration. Our cover boasts a breathtaking selection of artists and their most captivating artwork. Explore the vibrant and burgeoning art scene in Dubai, where the city has emerged as a global destination for artists, art collectors, and creativity initiatives. Join us on a journey that celebrates the beauty of art and the dynamic culture of the UAE.

Step into the April 2023 edition of Magzoid Magazine and immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration. Our cover boasts a breathtaking selection of artists and their most captivating artwork. Explore the vibrant and burgeoning art scene in Dubai, where the city has emerged as a global destination for artists, art collectors, and creativity initiatives. Join us on a journey that celebrates the beauty of art and the dynamic culture of the UAE.

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Nature-<strong>in</strong>spired hyperrealist<br />

artist: explor<strong>in</strong>g metaphysics,<br />

spirituality, and <strong>in</strong>ner<br />

freedom<br />

“I believe that human be<strong>in</strong>gs must discover <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ite<br />

potential to connect with <strong>the</strong>ir wonderful <strong>in</strong>ner world<br />

and understand that despite external differences, deep<br />

down we are one,” says Kotarska.<br />

- Exclusive to <strong>Magzoid</strong><br />

Agnieszka Kotarska, born <strong>in</strong> 1984 <strong>in</strong><br />

Poland, is an artist whose love for<br />

nature began at an early age and has<br />

s<strong>in</strong>ce become a central <strong>the</strong>me <strong>in</strong> her<br />

art. She spent her childhood surrounded by<br />

nature, which helped shape her creative <strong>in</strong>st<strong>in</strong>cts<br />

and passion for draw<strong>in</strong>g. After graduat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

Hispanic Philology <strong>in</strong> Łódz, she moved to<br />

Spa<strong>in</strong>, where she currently lives and works.<br />

Although self-taught, Kotarska has recently<br />

studied under <strong>the</strong> renowned hyperrealism<br />

artist, Emanuele Dascanio, who has greatly<br />

<strong>in</strong>fluenced her artistic technique. She primarily<br />

works with graphite and charcoal, which have<br />

become her ma<strong>in</strong> mediums.<br />

Kotarska’s art blends figurative realism<br />

with fantasy, symbolism, and mystery. She is<br />

drawn to <strong>the</strong>mes of metaphysics, spirituality,<br />

transcendence, and <strong>in</strong>ner freedom, which she<br />

has explored s<strong>in</strong>ce childhood. She practices<br />

<strong>in</strong>trospection and meditation as part of her<br />

daily rout<strong>in</strong>e, and her passion for travel has<br />

led her to explore many different cultures and<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ents. She has undertaken spiritual retreats<br />

<strong>in</strong> several Eastern countries, always carry<strong>in</strong>g<br />

pencil and paper with her.<br />

“I believe that human be<strong>in</strong>gs must discover<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ite potential to connect with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

wonderful <strong>in</strong>ner world and understand that<br />

despite external differences, deep down we are<br />

one,” says Kotarska. Her work has been featured<br />

<strong>in</strong> art books and magaz<strong>in</strong>es and exhibited <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>ternational galleries and museums. In 2022,<br />

she won <strong>the</strong> FWSD Award <strong>in</strong> ARC Salon and<br />

was a f<strong>in</strong>alist <strong>in</strong> ModPortrait and ARC Salon.<br />

-feature@magzoid.com<br />

www.magzoid.com <strong>April</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

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