Location: Poland
Lawyer by training, artist in spirit. Katarina Maria Smederevac — the founder and creative force behind Lumia Atelier — is a multidisciplinary artist based in Poland. Holding degrees in Law from the University of Silesia and Environmental Protection from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, she effortlessly bridges analytical rigor with complete creative freedom. Drawing from her Polish-Balkan roots, she paints evocative canvases, writes poetry, and shapes her original streetwear brand, Lumia After Dark. For over a decade on her platform @stylish_katarinka, she has shared her refined aesthetic with an international community. Working primarily with acrylics on canvas — frequently accented with gold leaf — Katarina draws inspiration from her son Aleksander, her dog Chili, and her Balkan heritage, crafting an intimate world for those who seek emotional depth and timeless elegance. Her work is gaining international recognition, leading to her inclusion in the upcoming publications "100 European Women in Art" (2026) and "100 Artists of the World" (2027). Her upcoming exhibition schedule includes showcases in Canada, Spain, and Belgium.
“Wild Unfolding” captures the moment where Polish structure and reflection meet the fire of the Balkans. The work is an uncompromising manifesto of feminine strength—a testament that elegance and self-awareness can coexist with the full embodiment of wild, untamed energy. Through dynamic brushstrokes contrasted with geometric order, the painting reveals the harmony between the conscious mind and the depth of instinct. The gold woven into the canvas emphasizes the precious nature of this encounter and the celebration of authenticity. It is a piece that invites the viewer to enter a space of inner freedom.
“Wild Unfolding” captures the moment where Polish structure and reflection meet the fire of the Balkans. The work is an uncompromising manifesto of feminine strength—a testament that elegance and self-awareness can coexist with the full embodiment of wild, untamed energy. Through dynamic brushstrokes contrasted with geometric order, the painting reveals the harmony between the conscious mind and the depth of instinct. The gold woven into the canvas emphasizes the precious nature of this encounter and the celebration of authenticity. It is a piece that invites the viewer to enter a space of inner freedom.
„Golden Silence I” is a contemplative study of inner peace and the sovereignty of the female spirit. The closed eyes symbolize a turning inward—finding strength not in the noise of the world, but in the richness of one’s own silence. The gold crowning the composition represents the sanctity of thought and the dignity of a woman who has found her center. The raw texture of the background, broken by the radiance of precious metal, evokes the Balkan light that draws beauty from the simplest forms. It is a portrait of presence, where elegance meets profound self-possession.
A piece imbued with raw emotion and mesmerizing mystery. The contrast of deep shadows and textured background draws all focus to the magnetic, crimson gaze. It is a study of feminine strength, passion, and vulnerability concealed behind a veil of unspoken words. Bold textures and vivid color accents craft an intimate world that invites quiet contemplation.
"Flicker of Awareness" explores the delicate boundary between vulnerability and resilience. Set against a dark, heavily textured background marked by raw, vertical brushstrokes, the composition features fragmentations of a human visage dominated by an expressive, golden eye. The contrast between the cold gray textures, dripping white paint, and vibrant yellow accents evokes a sense of emotional turbulence transformed into quiet contemplation. It is an evocative piece that invites the viewer to look beyond immediate chaos and find clarity within raw emotion.
Elusive is an evocative tale trapped on canvas—a fleeting moment of emotion captured on the threshold between light and dark. Out of the warm, weathered texture of the background, an enigmatic face emerges; just a few bold, ink-black strokes are enough to summon a mesmerizing, undeniable presence. A pulse of vibrant magenta breaks through the golden warmth of the canvas, hinting at a secret lingering just beyond the edge. This piece offers no easy answers. Instead, it invites quiet contemplation, shifting with the light of the room and drawing the viewer into a soft, hypnotic dialogue with the unknown.
“Wild Unfolding ”
“Golden Silence I ”
“Unspoken ”
“Flickers of Awareness”
“Elusive ”
