My Parallel Universe - Puzzle Series, 2022

by Paola Ciarska

Painting : cardboard, gouache 10 x 10 cm 3.9 x 3.9 inch

Sold
Have a question? Ask a specialist

Free returns within 14 days

Authenticity guaranteed

Learn more
Paypal American Express Visa Mastercard

Verified Reviews

9.6/10

About the artwork

Type

Unique work

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Invoice from the gallery


Medium

Painting: cardboard, gouache

Dimensions cm inch

10 x 10 cm 3.9 x 3.9 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Switzerland

The puzzle series "My Parallel Universe" consists of six miniature painting that work as a whole as well as by themselves. Her understanding of space and the way she depicts the everyday life brings not only a deep meaning with it but also a lot of self reflection and genius visual connections. ⁠
Read more

About the seller

Professional art gallery • Switzerland

Artsper seller since 2014

Vetted Seller

This seller rewards your purchases of multiple artworks


Collector’s Guide

Paola Ciarska

Paola Ciarska

Poland  • 1993

The works of the artist Paola Ciarska show detailed and colorful paintings that depict spaces that can remind the viewers of their own homes. This familiar intimacy allows us to immerse ourselves in Ciarska's world and to recognize ourselves in the scenes depicted. The resulting spatial landscape offers an insight into Ciarska's life, but also into that of her friends and that of unknown neighbors who exist only in Ciarska's imagination.

The artist works in miniature format. With the smallest of brushes she creates honeycomb-shaped tiles, room by room, object by object. The imaginary paintings are mostly created in the artist's imagination, they show completely invented rooms that belong to her personal infinitely fantastic parallel universe. In these works, Ciarska mostly uses objects from the inventory in her head. Over the years, as her practice developed, the process of arranging and imagining the spaces became very instinctive.

At the beginning of each painting, the artist focuses on each phase and element of the work, allowing for spontaneity in the creation of her works. This unprejudiced approach is what makes Ciarska's art. The only planned part of her painting is the choice of the size of the surface to be painted. She begins by creating the color skeleton of the painting, giving shape to the interior and exterior spaces and experimenting with patterns and textures. The choice of colors is made with the utmost care and usually includes a deeper, psychological level of meaning to create a certain mood and atmosphere in each interior.

The Polish-born artist Paola Ciarska (*1993, Gdańsk) lives and works in Sicily. The artist has already exhibited in many galleries and museums, including the Museum Paul Tetar van Elven in Delft (NL), Galerie Emmanuel Hervé in Paris, iMT Gallery in London, Workplace Gallery in Gateshead, BrooklyFireproof in New York, Bamburgh House in Newcastle and Baltic Centrefor Contemporary Art in Gateshead. Her work is part of the publication Off the Wall - Art of the Absurd, published by Visionary. It has recently been reviewed in Art Forum, Candid Magazine, Contemporary Lynx and The Calvert Journal and is in the collection of Hatton Gallery.


Read more
Need help?

How does Artsper protect you?

Protect your purchase

We’re here to help you collect art securely. When you browse and buy on Artsper, you benefit from our guaranteed protections.

Buy works from the best galleries

We partner with the best art galleries. All sellers on Artsper have been carefully reviewed and approved by our team. All of our partner galleries respect our code of ethics.

Know what you’re getting

Each work on Artsper is studied and validated by our team before appearing online. Get personalized support Contemporary art specialists are available by phone and email to answer all of your questions about our works of art. Get personalized advice and curated suggestions for your collection.

Resell your artworks

As a private individual, you have the possibility to resell on Artsper your works acquired on Artsper. For more information click here.

 

Make an offer with Artsper

Negotiate prices

Price negotiation is possible. Like in a gallery, this allows you to open a discussion and purchase your works at your preferred price.

Get our help negotiating

Let our team handle the negotiations and get back to you once the best deal is made.

 

Order safely

Artsper’s satisfaction guarantee

With Artsper, you have the opportunity to return a work free of charge within 14 days of receipt if it does not suit you, for whatever reason. You will then receive a full refund for your order.

Protect your purchase with Artsper’s payment partners

All credit card payments are processed by Paybox, the trusted leader in payment processing for international businesses. Paybox ensures the highest level of security.

Get specialized support from Artsper in the event of a problem

On the rare occasion that a work of art arrives in a different condition than described, we will work to administer a return, refund, restoration or exchange for you. Our team will always keep you informed on the progress of your request and will go above and beyond to offer you personalized solutions.

To benefit from Artsper’s protections you must:

  • Place your order using one of Artsper's payment methods.

  • Report any issues to Artsper within one week of receiving your work.

  • Provide all requested photographic evidence of the problem (including the original artwork and packaging).

Artsper’s guarantee covers the following problems:

  • You receive a work that’s missing a described characteristic (such as a signature or a frame)

  • You receive a work with different characteristics than those described at the time of purchase

  • You receive a damaged piece of work

  • Your purchase is declared lost or damaged during transit

  • You receive a work that is a different in color than what you ordered

  • Your purchase is delayed

Why buy on Artsper?

Artsper gives you access to the largest catalog of contemporary artworks, from the best galleries (200,000 works, 25,000 artists, 2,000 partner galleries).

We select the galleries with which we collaborate. This demanding selection, operated by our team of experts, offers you several guarantees:

  • Double expertise regarding the quality and originality of the works. On the one hand by professional galleries that select their artists and works. On the other hand by Artsper which selects its partner galleries according to the quality of their catalog and their reputation.
  • Access to the entire catalog of works from our partner galleries, sold at the same price as in the gallery.
  • The possibility of returning purchased works (within 14 days) if they do not suit you, wherever you are in the world. Which is not the case outside Artsper.
  • The possibility of easily reselling the work you purchased on Artsper.

We also facilitate the search for works according to your preferences thanks to our intelligent features such as:

Or simply thanks to our filters on the catalog allowing you to refine your searches.

Our customer service is also at your service and responds within the shortest time!

Can I negotiate the price of an artwork?

For some artworks, you can negotiate the price. If the price of the work is negotiable, you have a “Make an offer” button under the “Buy this work” one.

To submit your offer, you must make a payment of the desired amount. Your offer will then be forwarded to the gallery, which reserves the right to accept or reject it. If your offer is accepted, it means that your order is confirmed by the gallery and they will prepare the artwork for shipment. If your offer is rejected, you will be refunded the total amount paid automatically. The gallery can also propose a counter-offer for the acquisition of the artwork.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: [email protected].

Where can I have my order delivered?

Artsper delivers worldwide!

However, please note that once your order reaches its destination, it may be subject to VAT or other customs fees. These charges are beyond our control and you will be responsible for paying them (this is indicated at the ‘checkout’ first step).

Select the delivery address of your choice. Please make sure that someone is present to receive your order.

If your billing address is different to your delivery address you can specify this at the checkout.

 

Why do I have to pay customs fees?

Return and cancellation

You can return the artwork without needing to provide a reason or pay a penalty fee up to 14 days after receiving your order.

In the case that the right of withdrawal is exercised in the aforementioned time frame, the price of the artwork(s) purchased and the shipping costs will be reimbursed by us as soon as the gallery has received the artwork and notified us.

Artsper will manage the return of the work and will bear the cost of returns (which will either be paid by you and refunded by Artsper or directly paid by Artsper).

The artwork must be returned in perfect condition and in its original packaging (or equivalent).

The buyer exercises his right of withdrawal directly from MUMART, by sending an email to the address: [email protected].

How can I best showcase my work?

If you have bought a painting, a sculpture or a work on paper, find expert advice on its conservation and how to best enhace it:

Go to the orders tab in my purchases to benefit from the exceptional discounts negotiated for you with our framing, pedestal and lighting partners...