My name is Magda Betkowska. I was born in Poland and I studied artistic education in Fine Arts, Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Institute of Art Education at the Silesian University in Poland. After my graduation I worked in non-governmental organizations in the field of art and international education in Poland and in Germany. Since 2011 I have been living in Switzerland and for more than ten years, I have been working in the financial sector. In 2018 I completed further education in Art Therapy in Konstanz, Germany. These studies helped me return to painting after a long break. I “rediscovered” myself as an artist.
The corona pandemic gave me the courage to participate in various art competitions and projects. It made me realize that it is never too late to make a dream come true. The most important thing is to just believe in yourself and in what you are doing and keep doing it. If this brings you joy then also the world around you is happy: this is an indicator of a good and fulfilled life. Therefore every painting conveys the additional message that each person is special/unique and has a talent. It also encourages us to discover our hidden talents regardless of age.
Publications
2023
- Art Anthology VI, Guto Ajayu Culture, February
2022
- Art Anthology IV, Guto Ajayu Culture, February
- Artmosphere, issue 28,
- Collect Art Woman Art Special Edition, issue 3, March
- Human Body is Art, Bruxelles Art Vue Foundation, July
- Artis Talk Magazine, issue 21, September
Exhibitions & Awards
2023
- Vielfalt in der Kunstwelt - Eingliederungsstätte Baselland in Liestal (Switzerland)
- Basel Based - Atelier -Numas Igra in Basel (Switzerland)
- Globetrotter - around the World Gallery Kunst Zürich Süd in Adliswil (Switzerland)
- Prague International Art Exhibition (The Czech Republic)
- Virtual Group Exhibition ArtNoise, Make Art Gallery (Italy)
2022
- Online Group Exhibitions Femina, Biafarin Gallery (Canada)
- Online Group Exhibitions Colorful Reality, Kuvik Gallery (Germany)
- Binary the Concept of Contrast, Eleven Ten Studio in Basel (Switzerland)
2021
- Online Group Exhibitions Reflections, The Holy Art Gallery London (England)
- Online Solo Exhibition Art Show International Gallery
- Honorable Mention in June Art Competition Inspiration, HelvetArt Gallery (Switzerland)
- Online Group Exhibition Diversia: People, Biafarin Gallery (Canada)
- Participation in Emerging Scene Art Prize Dubai 2021
- Online Group Exhibition Colour, Tebbs Contemporary Art Virtual Gallery (England)
- Honorable Mention in Art Competition “Colors”, J. Mane Gallery (USA)
- Finalist of Artist`s Choice, Online Group Exhibition Art Room Gallery
- 3rd place in Art Competition Female Art Inspo 2021, Category Mixed Media Art (The Czech Republic)
- Online Group Exhibition New Talents, The Virtual Art Gallery, Würzburg (Germany)
- Online Group Exhibition It Reminds Me of Someone, Art Gallery 118
- 2nd place in Art Competition Shades of Red, Camelback Gallery, Arizona (USA)
- Online Solo Exhibition - Camelback Gallery, Arizona (USA)
