Marcelina Amelia is a multidisciplinary artist working with different media, such as painting, photography, installation, textile, sculpture, video, and performance art.
Her diverse approach to artistic expression allows her to explore a wide range of themes, including her Polish heritage, migration, feminism, motherhood, religious iconography, mental health, folk tales, childhood memories, dreams, sexuality, and the complexities of the human experience. Her artworks play with the tension between desire and innocence, creating an aesthetic unease that is difficult to define.
Born in born in Częstochowa, Poland, in 1989, Marcelina Amelia has had a long and varied art education since the age of 13. In 2011, she received a Progression Scholarship for outstanding achievement during her studies at the University of Westminster, where she graduated with BA (Hons) in Illustration and Visual Arts. She has subsequently completed printmaking courses and is constantly developing her art practice.
Over the last 17 years, Marcelina has exhibited internationally, showcasing her art in New York, Los Angeles, Stockholm, Milan, Poland, and the UK. In recent years, Marcelina has responded to Poland's tough political climate. As women have continued their daily fight for body freedom, a strong need emerged: to create a haven for free expression, empathy, and joy. Out of this, Marcelina developed the feminist collective Grupa Łono (Womb Collective), together with fellow artist Marta Borkowska, addressing societal challenges fuelled by both broader context and personal experiences.
Recent projects explore themes of femininity, feminism, spirituality, and motherhood in times of pandemic isolation. Inspired by the healing power of sharing stories, Marcelina draws strength from collective women's experiences. Whether through conversations or in intimate "women's circles," diverse women find unity at a shared table, discovering an invisible thread that binds them. Expressing their stories holds a magical, transformative power.