Level One 2006

Małgorzata Serwatka made this energetic 70 x 90 cm artwork titled 'Level One', and I’m seeing it as a world in motion, like two sets of dancers on different planes, perhaps on separate stages. I love the boldness of the colors – the gold radiating against the deep purples and yellows. It feels primal, intuitive, like Serwatka wasn't afraid to just go for it. The running figures remind me of Henri Matisse cut-outs, full of life and rhythm. I can almost feel her hand moving across the canvas, laying down these confident strokes of paint. I imagine she was thinking about movement, connection, and maybe even a sense of overcoming obstacles. The painting feels like a dialogue between the artist and the canvas, each stroke a response to the last. It reminds us that painting is not just about representation, but also about the pure joy and struggle of creation.