KM07
Raster
（Warsaw）
Raster presents a series of miniature paintings on wooden panels by the Polish artist Karolina Jabłońska (b. 1991). The painter is one of the best-known artists of her generation, and her work has gained international recognition. Last year, Jabłońska held a solo exhibition at the Start Museum in Shanghai.
Her latest series, created specifically for the ACK exhibition, is a meditation on urban nature. Her manner of observation, the small formats of the works and the distinctive approach to cropping the images bring to mind the aesthetics of “ukiyo-e”. These East Asian inspirations can also be seen in the recurring motifs of sheets of paper bearing drawings of a woman’s face and the silhouettes of birds – the ubiquitous black crows. The birds, clutching fragments of drawings in their beaks, spontaneously take on the role of art collectors. Jabłońska’s painting, imbued with a sensitivity to the landscape and changing weather conditions, is also a kind of metaphorical self-portrait of the artist and a record of her psychophysical state in the face of geopolitical crises.
Gallery Information
Raster Gallery is among the pioneers and leaders of the Central European contemporary art market and one of the most recognisable Polish galleries. Founded by art critics Łukasz Gorczyca and Michał Kaczyński, following their work on "Raster" magazine, Raster has built a strong reputation for supporting contemporary art.
The gallery collaborates with major institutions and collections, regularly participating in prominent international art fairs while actively working to support and develop Warsaw’s local art scene. Raster also publishes books, art editions, and other publications, contributing to both local and international platforms for gallery cooperation.
For more than 25 years, the gallery has consistently presented some of the most original and influential artists from Poland and around the world.
Raster’s independent initiatives include the "Villa" project — a series of international exhibitions produced in collaboration with young, dynamic galleries. Villa projects have been presented in cities such as Warsaw, Tokyo, Reykjavík, and Toronto, offering a platform for dialogue and exchange across diverse art communities.
Through its long-term vision and collaborative spirit, Raster continues to play a key role in shaping the discourse of contemporary art in Central Europe and beyond.
