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On a warm spring day, editor Katarzyna Kopacz visited Dorota Lopatynska de Slepowron. In this candid interview, Dorota talks about her evolution as a mystical fine artist. The article "Colours of dream" appeared in the Polish Press.

Colours of Dreams



The small, wooden shed in a garden at Poynton Road seemingly is not different from its neighbouring others. Meanwhile, paintings are created exactly in this place every day, which are not only a delight to human eyes but also bring happiness....

From the very doorstep of the studio of Dorota Lopatynska de Slepowron, one can feel the positive energy emanating from the paintings of 12 zodiac signs and other magical symbols hanging on the white walls while the smell of wood and canvass fills the air. Every look at the numerous small, fabulously colourful paintings discovers something new. The paintings radiate warmth of its own kind.




"There is really something extraordinary in them," says the artist pointing at a small picture of a mystical eye. She continues "The English doctor who purchased a similar painting from me and hung it in her surgery, rang me after a few days and told me that her private life had improved since obtaining the picture and even she had received a pay rise."

Is it really possible that a painted canvass artwork can really change life so much? Dorota Lopatynska de Slepowron affirms positively. "It is because hidden in these paintings, there are many signs and symbols of mystical meanings, which carry positive energy. But in any case this is not any black magic and I use only those benign symbols which have associated human race for centuries. I discovered them during my stay in India for several years, by studying books about ancient Egypt and by practising yoga," says the artist.




And truly one can find in her pictures themes from the Egyptian cult God Horus, the Egyptian bee - symbol of hard work towards success, symbol of Yan and Ying - the elements of opposite nature, the fusion of which created the whole universe; or two circles with arrows symbolizing man and woman. There are also paintings in which the artist immortalized, for example, her holiday in Corfu while dancing on the beach with her husband and friends. They don't represent a realistic world, these are paintings on canvass of complete metaphors in which every colour and every element has its own meaning.

"My most favourite colour is blue as it reminds me of the sky and ocean, orange is another favourite because it gives me energy. I rather avoid dark colours because sometimes they carry with them bad energy," reflects Dorota, "And I am an optimistic person and I know that never to give up when things are bad. I try to convey the same through my paintings. I have noted that most interestingly those who buy my paintings, have similar philosophy like mine. They are usually the people, gentle and patient, and they believe that one can deserve good if only one does good things in life."




The creativity of the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt inspires and fascinates her. "I am enchanted by the gold and silver colour of his artwork, they radiate so much love and warmth," says the artist, "One day somebody will discover something similar in my work. It will be really wonderful although I know that our paintings can not be compared."

Though the artist doesn't want to be compared with any famous artists, she works for eight to nine months on some of her paintings like other great artists of worldwide fame, sometimes working six to eight hours at a stretch daily. She works hard to bring perfection to every detail because carelessly done details in modern art irritates her. "One can see such lack of completion in some paintings exhibited even in the galleries of Tate Modern," delicately criticizes the artist,"In spite of everything, I have a quiet hope that my paintings will be exhibited there one day." Dorota Lopatynska de Slepowron has about 40 paintings in her collection today. Most of her artwork have decorated the drawing rooms of English homes.




Dorota Lopatynska de Slepowron was born in Sopot, Poland. Even at primary school, she achieved artistic success; she won the international competition organized by Great Britain for illustration in Children's Books. Unfortunately, she was refused a place in the prestigious Art School due to her father's active participation in Solidarity movement. However, it did not stop her from painting. However, her most colourful paintings were born after her 3-year-long stay in India with her husband and daughter. Upon returning to Poland, she set up an English Language school in Gdansk. She always used her own illustrations while teaching the children. For over 10 years, the artist who also practises yoga and designs clothes, has been living in London. She exhibited her paintings at Southfields Library in Wandsworth Borough. She also created illustrations for "ABC Children Book".

Written by Katarzyna Kopacz
Translated by dr.inz.Atonu Pal


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