Kasia
Dzikowska

Kasia Dzikowska is an Abu Dhabi based artist. She was born in Poland in 1983 and that’s where she studied Fine Arts. She always liked exploring new places, which led her to participate in the Erasmus Student Exchange during her studies and initiated her move to the UK after gaining her MA in 2007. She established an art practice in the UK, where she took part in various exhibitions and become an Art Educator in 2009.

In 2013 Kasia made the decision to move to the Middle East where she has been based ever since. Her artwork has become heavily influenced by local factors, particularly by the strong-minded women in Emirati society. During this time she maintained an active studio practice for her paintings, drawings and mixed media installations, with most recent exhibition participation taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, celebrating the 47th UAE National Day. She was awarded 1st Place in the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival Art category for her series ‘Notice me’, and has exhibited at Sikka15 and 16 in Dubai.

Kasia works in variety of media, including painting, digital graphics and installation. Her work includes strong use of repetition and habitual documenting and is commenting on socio-gender issues through visual memories recording. Part of her work is influenced by the Middle East, particularly by the empowerment of local women in the UAE.