Wish You Were Here by Magdalena Krzak

Magdalena Krzak is a Poland-born artist currently based in Chicago, specializing in abstract figurative painting. Her work is characterized by a distinctive fusion of abstraction and figuration, through which she explores the emotional and psychological complexities of human nature—particularly that of women. Working intuitively, Krzak allows her emotions, lived experiences, and daily observations to guide her creative process, resulting in paintings that feel deeply personal yet universally resonant.

Drawn to the endless complexity of women, Krzak finds continual inspiration in their layered inner worlds. Through her art, she seeks to understand and reveal the subtle intricacies of their essence. As a woman herself, this exploration becomes both an outward and inward journey—one that reflects her own evolving identity. Each painting is not only a portrait of feminine experience, but also a mirror of the artist’s inner landscape, constantly shifting, deepening, and transforming.

"Wish You Were Here"

During this period in which we have been closely following Krzak’s work, her piece "Wish You Were Here" has particularly captured our attention. Created with acrylic paint and pencil touches, the work stands out for its rich color palette and dynamic sense of movement. As its title suggests, the piece carries a strong emotional charge. Through her abstraction technique, the artist transforms a familiar everyday scene—a cigarette and coffee moment often encountered in daily life—into a narrative filled with meaning and emotional depth.