Each year, the Residents of Olivia Business Centre implement a number of projects that are worth emphasizing and appreciating. We want to celebrate the social commitment of our companies and the distinguished activity of their employees. We also want to showcase the significant global achievements that were developed by companies based in Olivia, and the specific projects implemented in our business center. From among all the winning programs, we will select one that will win the special Grand Prix award.
The selection will be made by a Jury consisting of representatives of Olivia Residents and the results will be announced on March 31st wtih selected teams and individuals receiving prizes. Anyone can apply with the deadline for applications March 26th, 2021.
Our Jury
Bartłomiej Glinka, CEO Omida Group
Ewa Szabuniewicz, Site Manager Staples Solutions GCC & Head of HR Poland in Staples Solutions
Grzegorz Borowski, CEO InfoShare
Ievgen Berezenko, Director, Head of EPAM Northern Poland
Here we are! We would like to invite you as our first guests to Olivia Garden! We are opening it on the 17th of May, especially for you so that you are the first to see and feel it with all your senses.We hope that it will delight and fascinate you and that it will become your favourite place.
We have designed it with you in mind so that you can catch your breath, commune with nature, recharge your inner batteries and even work among greenery. You can hide under palm and Ficus leaves, sit in a tree house (haven’t you dreamt of such a house as a child?), you can just admire exotic plants from 4 continents, picturesque crane flowers, subtle plumerias and lilies from the mezzanine. Humming waterfall, birdsong and rustling wind will soothe you.
We know that you waited quite a long time, but special things are worth waiting for 🙂
FEEL INVITED! Be a frequent guest in Olivia Garden.
You can now book the date and entrance time (the first day is the 17th of May).
We have prepared many events and surprises that will be waiting for you for the next weeks 🙂 Follow us in social media, look at screens in the buildings, don’t go past the reception desk 🙂
SEE YOU! Meetings are in our nature 🙂
In the very near future, we will invite everyone to Olivia Garden who wants to immerse themselves in greenery, take a breath and meet in nature.
At Olivia, environmental protection is important to us. We strive to implement solutions that serve the planet. Eco-friendly materials, energy-saving LED bulbs, a closed water circulation system in Olivia Garden, elevators recovering electricity during braking, or heating Olivia Star with heat from the inside of the earth are just a few examples.
Both global and as well as small steps that we can take every day. One of them is our campaign “Save food and save (the planet)!”
New offer!
Save the food and save!
Every year, as much as 1/3 of the food produced in the world is wasted! You can counteract this by taking even small steps. Come every Friday after 3:00 p.m. to Natka Take Away or Starbucks and take home something delicious at a good price. The promotional offer will include healthy, fresh and tasty dishes that might not be sold before the weekend, but which can fill you up during the Friday dinner:) A surprise costs 5 zlotys and the dish of the day – 12 zlotys. Of course, there is something in the vegetarian version.
A year-round exotic garden called Olivia Garden has been created in the Olivia Business Centre. It is a carefully designed space with an area of nearly 800 m2, filled with thousands of tropical plants, representing over 150 different species.
Olivia Garden is the result of innovative thinking about the nature of the workplace, where the proximity of nature has a positive effect on well-being and efficiency. The project was created in response to the needs of the residents of the business center and for the residents of the Tri-City, who will be offered a new place on the gastronomic and event map of the Tri-City. Olivia Business Centre is the largest business centre in northern Poland, where from the very beginning we have been guided by the slogan “more than a building”. – says Monika Matysiak, Director of the Resident Relations Department at Olivia Business Centre. Many of the initiatives we implement are introduced with the comfort of our Residents, their employees and guests in mind. We fit them into the concept of well-being, care for the broadly understood well-being of Olivia’s employees. Naturally, this is in line with the concept of creating places where residents could “catch their breath”, surrounded by nature, e.g. on a patio, in the vicinity of a green alley or a pocket garden. It is from them that the expectation comes to create a place of respite in their daily work, of which they will be proud and which they will be able to visit regularly. During many meetings with our tenants and workshops conducted with them, we listened to the voices of the Residents and found out what they need the most. Thanks to this, the project took its final shape. For a week now, each of the Residents’ employees has been able to download a ticket free of charge on the Olivia Garden website and use this place – before work to recharge their batteries; while working, to hold a meeting or work in the shade of trees, even when it’s raining; or after work to relax after a long day. – adds Monika Matysiak.
Olivia Garden provides the opportunity to work and spend free time in close proximity to nature, regardless of the season and weather conditions. The glazed body of the pavilion has the shape of a prism with a characteristically sloping roof, referring to the architecture of the top of the Olivia Star building and the architectural icon – the Olivia Hall. The Malinowski Design Urban & Landscape studio was responsible for the design of the garden, and the Design Anatomy design studio was also involved in the implementation. Work on the final concept lasted many months and involved not only architects, but also an interdisciplinary team of specialists, consulting solutions with Olivia Business Centre Residents.
With different types of activities in mind, Olivia Garden has been divided into 4 zones – says Marta Kłos from Olivia Star Top. One of them is the Tiki-style bar, serving fresh cocktails and light oriental cuisine. Olivia Garden is perfect as a space for social and business meetings, independent work and rest, as well as the organization of lectures, workshops or intimate concerts.
The main innovation of this garden on a European scale is the climate control technology, with which we can “control the weather” in the garden, thus providing optimal conditions for both plants and humans. The system is independent of external weather conditions, temperature fluctuations throughout the year and fluctuating light intensity. The garden itself is year-round – says Dariusz Malinowski from the Malinowski Design Urban & Landscape studio. Technology allows us to control the climate in such a way that the person staying inside is provided with conditions in which they can relax or work in silence surrounded by vegetation from exotic places, where life is teeming around the clock.
There are 30 large trees in the garden, and the largest of them are 11 m high. height. One of the largest is BucidaBuceras (black olive), which grows out from between the mezzanine landings, creating the impression of a “tree house”. The garden contains over 130 species of plants from such exotic countries as Indonesia, Australia, New Guinea, Madagascar, Malaysia, Borneo, Costa Rica, Venezuela and the tropical forests of the Amazon.
Fig. Jacek Klejment
However, Olivia Garden is a place intended not only for the employees of the business center. As in the case of the observation deck, located on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star or restaurants occupying the area of Level 33, everyone who wants to spend their free time in a pleasant and unconventional way is welcome here. Admission to the Olivia Garden area will be ticketed, available in several variants, which will allow you to take advantage of the gastronomic offer or visit the observation deck at the same time.
Once again, our guests will be able to see that Olivia Star is an open place that leaves a positive impression. – says Rafał Marcyniuk from Olivia Star Top, the company that is the operator of the Olivia Garden project. We offer all our guests a healthy and safe space, optimal conditions to gain energy and positive emotions from contact with lush, exotic nature. Olivia Garden is a project that has no analogues in Poland. We are preparing a place where every moment spent will provide a perfect experience. On an area of 800m2 , we planted 3 thousand plants from 5 continents, among which there are unique trees. The whole space is 7500m3.
Importantly, Olivia Garden will be available all year round, so we provide our guests with a unique experience also in autumn, when most of us start to miss energy and summer sun, and in winter, when there will be snow and low temperatures outside the windows. – emphasizes Krzysztof Dembek from Olivia Star Top. Our spaces at the top of Olivia Star have won prestigious awards, such as the award of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship for the event of the year 2020 and the title of the European Property Award in the Leisure Development category, so we feel obliged to earn recognition with this space as well and offer our guests another unique experience – adds Krzysztof Dembek.
Many of the plants that will be found in the garden belong to unique species, the curiosities of which will certainly diversify your visit to Olivia Garden. For example, there is a plant whose aroma is one of the ingredients of the Chanel perfume no. 5. We are looking forward to workshops, presentations and sharing knowledge about the plants presented in Olivia Garden. We have no doubt that there will be lovers of exotic nature among the guests. We are also counting on a group of enthusiasts of extraordinary spaces, interesting architecture and those who will be pleased with the refined design and high quality present in every detail. – says Krzysztof Dembek from Olivia Star Top.
Olivia Garden is open to Olivia Employees from 17 May. The facility is scheduled to open to all guests on June 3, 2021. Tickets are now available for sale at: https://garden.oliviacentre.com
We would like to invite you to the eighth exhibition of our Olivia Art series. This time we present extraordinary works by Jakub Kukuryk, who shares the artist’s passion with his professional passion – Kuba is a programmer and graphic designer.
JavaScript Art
The project of creating a series of images using JavaScript code was born by accident. While exploring his knowledge about the construction of games based on the HTML canvas, Jakub Kukuryk came across a lecture by Matt DesLauriers and it was his works that inspired him to artistic experiments.
The basis of each work is a grid of points filling its entire area. Their coordinates allow you to place basic shapes in the image; circles or polygons. Random elements are added to each shape (changed color options, transparency, etc.), thanks to which more and more interesting variations are created. An additional element is a kind of “brush mark pattern”. Instead of inserting a solid figure at the target point on the grid, the creator applies the effect of duplicating shapes with the appropriate offset. The finale is the author’s way of drawing lines forming a square. These are not straight segments connecting points A and B, but polylines. To give the variations a more natural and less machine-like look, the artist uses an algorithm to generate gradient noise, called Perlin Noise.
3D World
Jakub Kukuryk has been creating works in three-dimensional graphics for over 10 years. It is a passion in which the artist finds elements of art that has always fired his imagination: photography, sculpture, architecture… Kukuryk creates in Blender using the Cycles rendering engine. With the help of simple models, he tries to tell a story whose beginning or end we can only guess.
“Baby robot” and “Sea monster” were made by Jakub for the CG Boost Challenge competition, the last of which qualified for the finals.
Jakub Kukuryk about himself
From an early age, I was fascinated by computer graphics. I remember the first computers that displayed a simple game created in three dimensions on black and white monitors. I’ve watched with delight as graphic effects explode with new possibilities over the years.
After the advent of Macromedia Flash, a new chapter opened for me as well. I was captivated by the possibilities of creating animations combined with programming at that time, so I quickly became a Web Developer. Over time, Flash began to become a thing of the past, replaced by JavaScript, CSS and HTML…
Professionally, I am a programmer and graphic designer. I was looking for a way to combine both passions. The only and probably the most obvious was the idea of making games. It is this direction that led me to create the code-generated works presented here. I invite you to cooperation.
We are happy to invite you to the eighth exhibition of our Olivia Art cycle. This time, we will present unique works by Jakub Kukuryk who combines the artistic passion with his profession – Kuba is a programmer and a graphic designer.
JavaScript Art
The idea of a series of images created with the use of the JavaScript code emerged accidentally. While learning about the construction of games based on a HTML canvas, Jakub Kukuryk encountered a lecture by Matt DesLauriers and his works inspired Jakub’s artistic experiments.
A grid of points filling the entire area is the basis for each work. Their coordinates make it possible to place basic shapes in the image: circles or polygons. Random elements are added to each shape (changed colour or transparency options, etc.), generating more and more interesting variations. An additional part includes a “brush trace pattern“. Instead of a homogenous figure put in the target point on the grid, the artist applies the shape multiplication effect with a shift. This final effect consists of the original style of drawing lines generating a square. These are not straight sections connecting points A and B but rather polygonal chains. To give the variations a more natural and less machine appearance, the artist uses the gradient noise generating algorithm called the Perlin noise.
3D World
Jakub Kukuryk has been creating 3-D graphic images for more than 10 years. It is the passion in which the artist finds elements of arts that have always fired his imagination: photography, sculpting, architecture… Kukuryk creates in the Blender program, using the Cycles rendering engine. Using simple models, he strives to tell a story the beginning or the end of which we can only guess.
Jakub created the “Baby robot” and the “Sea monster” for the CG Boost Challenge competition and the latter was shortlisted for the finals.
Jakub Kukuryk about himself
I have been fascinated by computer graphics since childhood. I can remember the first computers displaying a simple 3D game on black-and-white monitors. I have been admiring visual effects exploding with new possibilities for years.
The appearance of the Macromedia Flash opened a new chapter for me. I was enchanted by the possibilities available at that time to create animations combined with programming and I quickly became a Web Developer. The Flash became obsolete with time, it was replaced with JavaScript, CSS and HTML…
I am a professional programmer and graphic designer. I was looking for a way to combine these two passions. Game development was the only and probably the most obvious idea. This direction led me to the creation of the works generated by code that are presented here. I am looking forward to doing business with you.
100,000 trees planted, meadows sewn with flowers, saving wild and honey bees, and biodiversity projects. Such initiatives are implemented by residents of Olivia Business Centre. Olivia itself also offers 24,000 m2 of biologically active area, implements projects for sustainable transport, energy recovery, and draws heat from geothermal sources. It is surprising how many ecological projects can be implemented in one office centre, and Olivia Business Centre, on the occasion of World Earth Day, is announcing a new climate awareness programme for 2021.
In the recently completed Olivia Prize competition organized by the Olivia Business Centre, the largest number of applications concerned social and environmental projects implemented by both large global corporations and smaller enterprises. The largest-scale enterprise was ABAX planting 100,000 trees in Malawi. The company is recreating an ecosystem that has suffered from intense devastation in the last 10 years
ABAX has had a particularly good year in terms of environmental and social responsibility, and our employees were almost hyperactive in this regard – says Dorota Orzęcka, Digital Marketing Manager from ABAX. – In 2020, we planted over 100,000 trees in collaboration with our partner WeForest and supported seven local projects close to our offices. Environmental and social responsibility is part of each of our services, which is why we plant a new tree on the occasion of each subscription. Together with WeForest, we form a team supporting the reforestation program in Malawi. We are making huge efforts to counteract the excessive cutting down of forest areas that used to cover one third of the entire country. Logging has led to the loss of biodiversity and poses a constant threat of lowering the quality and safety of the waters in the area, which is a key resource for thousands of families living there. The project is vigorously implemented in cooperation with local NGOs, the Faculty of Forestry and ten local forest nurseries. – adds Dorota Orzęcka.
Energa Grupa ORLEN, and also based in Olivia, has implemented a number of projects, including initiatives to protect the white stork, such as the installation of platforms for stork nests on power poles or assistance in ringing birds (the “Energa Group Energy Ringers” project). The company also launched a Biodiversity Energy campaign, under which it recreates meadow ecosystems. In this way, it contributes to the development of wastelands in the Narew lagoon system in order to increase biodiversity and ultimately save wild and honey bees. In the following years, the plan is to install hives for educational purposes, as well as to launch workshops for children and teenagers on the construction of “hotels” for wild bees, and to create educational paths.
The energy of biodiversity is a comprehensive pro-environmental, ecological and educational project – says Dr. Alina Skorb-Gała, head of the ESG Department at Energi SA. – Flower meadows help to save forgotten species of plants and animals, they provide food for wild bees, giving them space to live and, in winter, shelter. Plants growing in meadows contribute to lowering the air temperature.
Another pro-ecological initiative is the technological project EVAA (Ecological Vertical Agriculture Assistant), implemented by a team of Sii Polska engineers. As part of the Sii Passion Sponsorship Program, experts from the Gdańsk branch are developing a system that uses artificial intelligence for plant breeding. The main assumption of the project is to reduce water consumption and the area necessary for cultivation. The ecological aspect is extremely important here. In our approach, we want to apply amplification learning to control the physical process of plant development. – says Paweł Czapiewski, project team leader. Reinforcement learning is a special type of artificial intelligence. The idea is that the algorithm only receives a feedback as a reward if the lettuce is thriving. It has to figure out how to achieve optimal results. – adds Paweł Czapiewski.
Olivia announces a climate awareness program
On April 22, International Earth Day, Olivia Business Centre launches a new program to promote climate awareness, under which it will promote activities for sustainable development and transport, as well as reducing energy consumption.
The exacting certifications we undergo confirm that our buildings are a model example of thinking about human well-being and environmental friendliness – says Hamish Potts from Olivia Business Centre. – We want to promote sustainability, including the reduction of waste production, and more responsible use of water and energy., We want to create a more circular Olivia, promoting pro-ecological attitudes, and motivating our employees and employees of Olivia’s residents to think about the environmental footprint that each of us leaves in their daily activities; to take up the challenge of change for the better. – adds Hamish Potts.
Due to the technological solutions used, the Olivia Business Centre buildings have received high marks in the BREEAM certification, from excellent to very good. Recently, they were the first buildings in the world, to obtain the maximum Well certification score, issued by the International Well Building Institute (IWBI), in 25 analyzed categories. Such high marks were awarded for exceptional concern for the health and well-being of people working in Olivia. IWBI advisors recognized both the technological solutions such as titanium coatings, which counteract the deposition of viruses, bacteria and fungi on common surfaces of buildings, and ionizers that purify almost 100% of the air circulating throughout the buildings, as well as recovering energy from the operation of elevator cabins, extracting heat from a depth of 95 meters below the garage halls of buildings or automatically switching off the air conditioning when the windows are opened. Ecological LED light sources are used in all buildings and they are 100% recyclable.
The dominant trend in designing the latest buildings is biophilic design, which puts human well-being at the centre of attention: architectural and functional solutions used in buildings help to ensure a balance between moments of intense work during the day and, just as importantly, moments of rest and relaxation. Olivia Garden, which is undergoing the final preparations before opening, is also part of this trend – an exotic garden with over 800 m2 of space, which will be filled with over 4,000 plants representing 150 species.
Self-expression through art, or the Park On Exhibition in Olivia
In the lobby of Olivia Star, we can admire the works made by the charges of the Park On Association. Thanks to a grant from Olivia’s Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget, the members of the association were able to take part in art therapy classes conducted under the supervision of professional artists. Extraordinary works were created. Created out of love for art.
Several entities cooperated with each other on the project and it was thanks to them that its implementation became possible. It brought a lot of good not only to the participants themselves, but also to the visitors of the exhibition, because we can admire its tangible effects when visiting Olivia Business Centre.
The classes were conducted by the visual artist Kamila Szelągowicz (works inspired by ethnography occupy a special place in her work) and Aleksandra Went. running her own studio Wela Ont Ceramika, working in an artistic duo with Alicja Karska. Since the beginning of the association’s existence, i.e. since July 2019, both ladies have declared their help and time as volunteers. The Porcelain Factory in Lubian also contributed to the project, and more precisely provided materials – clay and beautiful porcelain for firing. Working at the Park On Association Urszula Wyrwińska points out: We are extremely happy that it worked. Any support is very valuable to us, because we operate for a short time, and pro bono at that. Without funding from the already mentioned Olivia Neighbourhood Budget, the help of the Porcelain Factory in Lubiana and the Oliwa District Council, which offered a place for workshops, the project would not have been possible.Most of the people who take the classes couldn’t really afford them, living off a modest pension.”
Among the many works made during the eighteen 90-minute workshops , those associated with the location of Gdańsk-Oliwa, evoking associations with the sea and forests of the Tri-City Landscape Park, were exhibited in Olivia.
Everyone has a need to express themselves through art. In different dimensions and in different manifestations. Art therapy workshops, where the creative process itself has a therapeutic effect, stimulate creativity and play a huge role in Parkinson’s disease. As Mrs. Urszula emphasizes: “This is very necessary at a time when adults are losing something. It’s like a demotion – first giving up your job, then giving up walking. However, many of us discover our talent thanks to this difficult situation. People with the disease begin to create, paint, write books, etc. Many of them want to prove themselves artistically. It’s one of our kinds of expression.”
Art therapy has an impact on many levels: it has a corrective function: it allows you to regain mental balance, treat depression, fight anxiety, relieve frustrations, facilitate communication with other people, support the process of building a positive attitude to the world, and raise self-esteem. It also educates, enriching the inner life, expanding skills and knowledge in the field of artistic techniques. Therapy is also a great entertainment, a form of relaxation, a good way to spend free time among people who are similar to you. That is why, even during online meetings, there was no shortage of willing creators.
Urszula sums up her cooperation with Olivia in the following way: The contact with you, at every stage, was wonderful. You have done a lot of good, which is why we wanted to present the works that you have created. I want you to see that every dot that appears here was made by a person who thought warmly of you while working on his work.”
Thank you for such amazing words! And we think very warmly of the Creators and Artists, thanks to whom we can admire this unique exhibition. Welcome to the lobby of Olivia Star!
The past year has brought challenges in every industry. It was no different with coworking space operators. It turns out that these spaces, despite the fact that they are often rented by people who can work from anywhere on a daily basis, attract a permanent group of people. Long before the pandemic, coworkers also used remote work mode and tools, which became popular among all office workers in the last year. At least in part, they will remain with us forever. Therefore, the analysis of coworkers’ experiences can be an inspiration not only for themselves, but for all people returning to the office.
Over the years, it has been common knowledge that coworking spaces are a space dominated by freelancers. The reality, however, shows that this community is a very diverse group of people, and the leaders are full-time employees of companies that have their offices in coworking spaces or people working for companies based in another city (23% of all employees in shared workspaces). The main reason for choosing coworking is the community, which not only builds the right atmosphere, but also gives great opportunities to expand one’s own capabilities through networking. – For me, the most important benefit of being in O4 is the team! – says Michał Mallek, growth hacker at a SaaS company from the HRTech industry. Other than that, the space is great. I really appreciate a well-designed, simple, aesthetically pleasing and modern office.Also, eating together is a good basis for networking, it actually brings people together and gives space and motivation to leave the office – all food events have always had power, they were full of people, so there was someone to talk to.
The second largest group are team managers (17%) – people who combine the characteristics of corporate directors and business owners. – For me, coworking is first and foremost an opportunity to grow – from a desk to a large office – according to our needs, not rigidly. – says Maciej Manufrewicz from Codiline. The flexibility of the contract and the location are also important. And the view from the window, it seems like a small thing, but I can see that it’s important to people.
Only the third group are freelancers (15%): – For me, the first association is primarily people and a place to work where you can do this work effectively . – says Grzegorz Poźniak, from p-beep. People in coworking are people who want something cool out of life. Thanks to this, you can be sure that during the break you will not talk about work over and over again, but you will devote more time to interesting and inspiring topics. Sometimes you will share experiences or help each other. In my life, I value independence, as well as feeling joy and pleasure in life. I don’t like when I have to do something, I rather choose the things I want to do. I believe that I am not entitled to anything in life. If I want or dream of something, I am aware that I must first give something of myself in order to achieve it – adds Grzegorz Poźniak.
The most important reasons for choosing to work in coworking spaces include: the desire to meet people (30%), location (29%), prestige of the place (22%), atmosphere in the workplace (20%), the opportunity to establish business contacts (19%) and flexibility (19%). As many as 61% of respondents declare participation in networking and social events. Educational and development events are also very popular (35% of responses). This result can also be combined with the fact that as many as 58% of respondents confirm cooperation with at least 5 companies from their environment, and 26% with more than 5 companies. These spaces are therefore a forge of business relationships and provide an opportunity for synergy with other coworkers.
This data is confirmed by Steve Munroe , one of the pioneers of coworking spaces in the world, the founder of the iconic HubBud on the island of Bali, the creator of one of the highest-rated industry conferences in the world, Coworking Asia: – I would say that coworkers are united by entrepreneurship motivated by external factors, they LIKE to go to work. Small companies – those describable by the phrase “the whole team is here” – are looking for flexibility. Coworking is also an opportunity for them to access something they couldn’t afford before. The quality of the furnishings, the business address, the access to prestigious, comfortable locations, such as those with large common spaces and a dining area. For me, the most important factor that unites coworkers is the aforementioned entrepreneurial mind. I’ve always thought that looking for a coworking space is like “buying a community.” Some coworking spaces have better locations, chairs, amenities than others, but especially for smaller businesses and freelancers, it’s the community that binds you to the place. Coworking spaces and flex spaces aren’t necessarily the cheapest options, but they can be the most cost-effective offices.
In isolation, in a very slow, seemingly imperceptible, but inexorable way, people’s commitment and sense of purpose decrease. – says the author of the report, Marta Moksa, Managing Director of O4 coworking at Olivia Business Centre. When you’re alone, it’s harder to come up with creative solutions. It’s about satisfaction and mental health. At the same time, ticking off new tasks is increasing. Focus. Efficiency understood as the ratio of the number of completed cases from the list to the time devoted to these activities. Using your home as an office has its positive and dark sides. The time saved on transports and conversations in the kitchen is spent on more and more online meetings, reporting and subsequent tasks. The paradox of recent months is that about 70% of respondents indicate that we have been working MORE lately, not less. So the New Normal is probably a mix of best practices and experiences from both worlds. It’s about empowering people to work from home and supporting them by offering an extraordinary on-site experience. Though anyone who claims to have figured it out and knows the answer to questions about trends and the future of work is cruelly lying and pretending that 2020 never happened. There is no doubt that most people are a little nostalgic for the old days. Those who had nice, human-friendly, heart-and-head designed spaces and harmonious, cheerful people around them miss them more – adds Marta Moksa.
We would like to invite you to the seventh exhibition of our Olivia Art series! This time, in the lobby of the prestigious Olivia Star, we present the works of the talented Weronika Macedońska, who works at Bayer Service Center Gdańsk. The exhibition, which we highly recommend, was prepared by the entire Weronika Family. Thank you!
Eleanor was right – she never looked pretty. Itlooked like a work of art, and art can’t just be pretty – art has to evoke emotions. Rainbow Rowell
We give the floor to the Artist herself!
“I hope that my works evoke emotions in you, especially a feeling of happiness and joy. I’ve always loved the process of painting, an effect that stays with me for years. To this day, I still have my more than twenty-year-old sketches, but my life went in a completely different direction. The crayons and the brush had been lying deep in the closet for years. After high school, I left my hometown of Bytów to study in Gdańsk (not related to painting). Then there was the wedding, the first child, the second child, the third child, the cat, the dog and all the time the professional work. It wasn’t until I was on parental leave, with my youngest son, that I dug out brushes and paints… That was two years ago, in July 2019. And so, little by little, I started painting as a hobby… and read about painting techniques.
I paint mainly in the evenings, after work, after children’s extracurricular activities, after shopping, etc. This is a moment for me.
I encourage young mothers to find time for themselves in the rush of everyday life.
happy Mom = happy Family.”
Communing with art is enriching. Contact with it is conducive to the development of our cognitive abilities, and not only creativity – which may seem obvious – but also memory and associative operations. We invite you to Olivia Star. Admission!
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