Maria Murawska

My current body of work focuses on horses. I am interested in the moment when looking becomes something more than observation, and in how textile can transform an image into an experience that invites us to stay with it a little longer.

Horses became the subject of this exploration because they have a unique ability to command our attention while remaining impossible to fully grasp. Rather than trying to explain them, I create works that leave space for the viewer’s own experience.

Before dedicating myself to textile art, I studied architecture and later worked as both an architect and a 2D artist in the video game industry. Those experiences shaped the way I think about composition, structure and visual storytelling, while embroidery became the medium that allowed me to work with greater patience and intention.

Working with thread allows me to approach the image of a horse in a way that differs from drawing or painting. The texture of the fabric, the direction of each stitch and the gradual layering of colour become part of the image itself. I work slowly and attentively, allowing small variations in thread and texture to contribute to the character of each piece. My aim is not simply to reproduce the appearance of a horse, but to create a work that rewards close attention and reveals more as the viewer spends time with it.

Every artwork is created entirely by hand over many weeks and exists as a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.

My current collection marks the beginning of an ongoing exploration of horses through textile.