Doll Portraits with Soul: Paintings inspired by Kokeshi, created by Gabriela Cichowska, capturing the grace and poetic charm of Japanese wooden dolls in a contemporary visual language – while bestowing each figure with a profoundly human expression.
A multi-layered, playful yet profound exploration of Kokeshi as an art form, where traditional aesthetics and contemporary painting meet in a surprising manner. Each painting is a unique piece, telling its own story – delicate, powerful, and full of symbolism – inviting you to rediscover the quiet expressive power of Japanese wooden art.
The picture is professionally framed. The high-quality frame is crafted from Ayous – a light, durable tropical wood from sustainable production – giving the artwork an elegant, timeless aura. The meticulous craftsmanship underscores the quality and preserves the painting for lasting enjoyment.
Each piece is signed by the artist on the reverse side.
Material
Acrylic painting on canvas – partially with a glossy finish.
Award-winning Polish painter and illustrator Gabriela Cichowska combines the visual language of Kokeshi with contemporary painting in her DADAKKO series, created for Punkeshi. Her expressive figures move between poetry, quiet melancholy and a subtle sense of humour.
