Justyna Gostkiewicz
justnago
Through my art, I create intricate arrangements using place-based objects of nature—flowers, seaweed, insects, and more—that I gather from diverse bioregions around the world.
I give these often overlooked and abandoned elements a new identity, symbolically participating in the creation of new worlds. By using natural light and naturally occurring colors, I aim to bridge the depicted world with the emotional engagement of the viewer, highlighting the richness and diversity of each ecosystem.
I discover that even the smallest object of nature carries the unique characteristics of its region, often revealing aesthetic qualities and traces of climate change. These objects, each a small yet significant piece of their environment, tell a story about the fragility and resilience of our planet.
Drawing on years of experience in commercial product photography, I bring the same techniques to this project to spotlight biodiversity. I believe that these natural objects and creatures deserve to be celebrated—carefully staged and illuminated to inspire awe and connection, and to advocate for the importance of preserving the ecosystems they represent.
To bring those values to life and create impact in commercial work,
I co-founded www.kagoact.com digital agency.
Through my art, I create intricate arrangements using place-based objects of nature—flowers, seaweed, insects, and more—that I gather from diverse bioregions around the world.
I give these often overlooked and abandoned elements a new identity, symbolically participating in the creation of new worlds. By using natural light and naturally occurring colors, I aim to bridge the depicted world with the emotional engagement of the viewer, highlighting the richness and diversity of each ecosystem.
I discover that even the smallest object of nature carries the unique characteristics of its region, often revealing aesthetic qualities and traces of climate change. These objects, each a small yet significant piece of their environment, tell a story about the fragility and resilience of our planet.
Drawing on years of experience in commercial product photography, I bring the same techniques to this project to spotlight biodiversity. I believe that these natural objects and creatures deserve to be celebrated—carefully staged and illuminated to inspire awe and connection, and to advocate for the importance of preserving the ecosystems they represent.
To bring those values to life and create impact in commercial work,
I co-founded www.kagoact.com digital agency.
Past Exhibitions:
PJATK, master degree, Art Forms From Nature, 2018, Warsaw, Poland, 2019
Dach Towarzyski, Foksal 3/5, Art Forms From Nature, group exhibition, Warsaw, Poland, 2019
Les Recontres d'Arles, Guerilla action, selected works, France, 2022
Łęgucki Młyn, Justlandia, solo exhibition, Mazury, Poland, 2023
Warsaw Gallery Weekend, Crash Club, group show, Justlandia, Warsaw, Poland, 2023
Galeria Śmierć Człowieka x Crash Club, group show, Justlandia, Warsaw, Poland, 2023
Cafe Relax, solo exhibition, Sami Swoi, Warsaw, Poland, 2023
Rotterdam Photo festival, solo exhibition, Justlandia, Rotterdam, Netherlands 2024
Przystań Warszawa, Justlandia, Warsaw, Poland 2024
PJATK, master degree, Art Forms From Nature, 2018, Warsaw, Poland, 2019
Dach Towarzyski, Foksal 3/5, Art Forms From Nature, group exhibition, Warsaw, Poland, 2019
Les Recontres d'Arles, Guerilla action, selected works, France, 2022
Łęgucki Młyn, Justlandia, solo exhibition, Mazury, Poland, 2023
Warsaw Gallery Weekend, Crash Club, group show, Justlandia, Warsaw, Poland, 2023
Galeria Śmierć Człowieka x Crash Club, group show, Justlandia, Warsaw, Poland, 2023
Cafe Relax, solo exhibition, Sami Swoi, Warsaw, Poland, 2023
Rotterdam Photo festival, solo exhibition, Justlandia, Rotterdam, Netherlands 2024
Przystań Warszawa, Justlandia, Warsaw, Poland 2024