Zuza Zochowski Sold at Auction Prices

Artist Statement


Zuza Zochowski’s artworks investigate her immediate surroundings from her daily walks in her local urban surroundings
as well as interior still lifes of her newly settled home. To quote Willem De Kooning ‘Content is a glimpse of something, an
encounter like a flash,’ Zochowski’s paintings resemble a similar quality by capturing momentary passages of time
before nature modifies the original glance.

Until recently, Zochowski’s practise in painting has continually been reliant on the photograph as reference material. Her
subjects have been based on her surroundings, particularly on travels, and specific moments in time. Zochowski’s
practice has developed to painting from life and questioning how to personally translate her visual experience into an image.
The change in her method of painting has made her aware and immediate to different aspects within landscape.

Zochowski’s developed awareness has focused on contrasts, solid and fluid shapes, harsh and soft light, dense and light
colours. Working mainly with watercolour, Zochowski depicts her immediate surroundings by using loose yet deliberate
brushstrokes which immediately stain the paper. Her images stay away from major detail and are composed of humble
shapes using tone and colour to shift perspective which leave the viewer guessing for more.

Zuza Zochowski lives in the Illawarra area and is a teacher at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre. She has been a
finalist in several prestigious awards including the Portia Geach Memorial Award, Willoughby Art Prize (First Prize for
Painting), Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award and most recently the Wollongong Contemporary Watercolour Prize
(Commended) and the Parliament Plein Air Prize.