*Energy painting… see below…
The painting titled „eLeven_Lake” depicts an abstract, illusory view of a lake from above. The composition embodies the vibrant, dynamic elements characteristic of the energy painting movement, where each brushstroke conveys the intensity of emotion and creative energy. The artwork is dominated by vivid, saturated colors: bright green symbolizing the surrounding vegetation and blue reflecting the depth and tranquility of the water. These colors blend together, creating a sense of constant motion, as if the lake is pulsating with life. The lines and shapes on the canvas are fluid, sometimes forming circular patterns reminiscent of ripples on the water’s surface. The painting balances on the edge of reality and abstraction, capturing both the beauty of nature and the emotional force of the artist.
The title „eLeven Lake” carries an enigmatic quality, encapsulating the story behind the creation of the painting. The artist, driven by a desire to capture the essence of this vision, undertook a journey that involved producing a total of 11 preliminary sketches. Each sketch served as a stepping stone, gradually refining and evolving the final composition. The number eleven, therefore, is not merely a numeral but a testament to the artist’s meticulous process of experimentation and exploration, where each iteration brought her closer to realizing her abstract vision.
Moreover, the title subtly alludes to the name of the commissioning company, „Leven Group.” This dual significance infuses the painting with a deeper narrative layer, intertwining the personal journey of the artist with the identity of the client. The lake, depicted in vibrant hues of green and blue, becomes a symbolic space where these elements converge—a reflection of both the creative process and the collaborative relationship.
The painting itself, with its fluid lines and dynamic energy, mirrors this duality. It is a landscape not only of natural beauty but also of artistic perseverance, where every brushstroke tells a story of trial, refinement, and eventual triumph. The abstract forms and movements within the piece evoke the sense of a lake teeming with life and energy, a fitting metaphor for the complex interplay of inspiration, dedication, and partnership that gave rise to „eLeven Lake.”
The painting was commissioned by the Leven Group in 2022. Photo: Archive of Anna Woźniak and Archive Leven Group. 196 cm x 398 cm, acrylic on canvas.
Energy painting is an art movement based on the belief that colors are not merely visual experiences but forms of energy that can influence emotions, thoughts, and spiritual states. In this movement, paintings are attempts to transfer to the canvas the internal visions and sensations that arise in the mind after closing one’s eyes, especially for individuals with heightened sensory sensitivity.
For artists working within the energy painting movement, colors possess the ability to express emotions, psychological states, and spiritual experiences. The creative process is akin to translating these internal, often abstract experiences into the language of painting. What emerges in the artist’s mind after closing their eyes—flashes of color, shifting forms, waves of energy—is then interpreted and recreated on the canvas.
In energy painting, every color and form carries its own meaning and purpose, serving not only to create an aesthetic composition but also to convey a specific emotional and energetic charge. These paintings can evoke a wide range of feelings in viewers, from tranquility and harmony to intense emotions, and their reception often depends on the individual’s personal sensitivity and openness to the energy conveyed through color and form.