Motowylczyk (Moto-vil-chick) was born in the industrial East Midlands to a Spanish mother and a Ukrainian father, she studied Graphic Design at the University of Wolverhampton.
Following a career as a designer and illustrator she decided to return to University to progress her career in the arts.
Hill walking and a passion for the outdoors are the motivation and inspiration behind her work
begining with a series of observational drawings, the sketchbook is then analysed and a point of interest is then progressed into further drawings, or a painting in a media which suits the subject matter. Typically she works in watercolour, charcoal, acrylic and plaster, using a combination at times.
Each piece of work is used as a starting point to be processed and developed, no piece is ever considered ‘finished’, but each work becomes a stepping stone to take further on a visual journey. Her work explores the drama and colour of the natural world, investigating the ever changing weather patterns found in the UK. It celebrates the energy of storms, the snow and rain and the dramatic colours to be found each season.
I grew up in Nottingham and studied for a Degree in Graphic Design at the University of Wolverhanpton, (formerly Wolverhampton Polytechnic).
Following a career as a Graphic Designer, working in the creative industries in Manchester, I decided to return to Art College to study for a Degree in Contemporary Illustration in order to expand on my passion for drawing and painting. Whilst on the course, I was able to devote time and develop further skills within the graphic and fine arts sector.
This lead to thirteen commissions in children's books from publishers such as The Welsh Council for Books, Gomer Publishing, Y Llolfa, Usborne and Lion Hudson.
Hill walking and the outdoors have always played an important part in my life, open spaces and wild rugged landscapes are a complete contrast to the urban environment of my early years. The freedom of open spaces, atmosphere and colour directly influence my work, as well as the ever changing weather patterns to be found in the UK.
Since moving to North Yorkshire, my work continues to celebrate all my surroundings both coastal and rural. I see my paintings as a 'study' rather than a finished piece - something that will evolve further at some point into a more abstracted image or possibly printmaking.
I have exhibited in galleries across UK, including The Tarpey Gallery, Fronteer Gallery and the Waterstreet Gallery. Recently, I was selected for the Baltic Contemporary Open '24 and the Green & Stone 'Works on Paper' show. I was awarded first prize for my painting 'Stubble, Trefin', by Peter Lord, (Art Historian) at the Fishguard Arts Society Summer Open 2017.
A list of current exhibitions are available on my website.
