Marta Gromek

My photography

I am an art photographer, a curious soul and a passionate explorer of the connections between photography, art and human experience.

For me, photography is more than capturing images. It is a way of seeing, feeling and discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary. I am fascinated by visual arts, photographic books, philosophy, mindfulness, phototherapy and the therapeutic potential of photography.

Through my Notes on Light workshops, I work with adults and older people, exploring photography as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness and emotional well-being. I believe that the act of looking more closely can help us reconnect with ourselves, find joy in everyday moments and see the world from a new perspective.

I love travelling with my camera, experimenting with photographic collage and constantly discovering new ideas through art and life.

Always curious. Always learning. Always looking closer.

About

Marta Gapinska-Gromek (born 1978) is a Warsaw-based photographer and visual artist. She graduated from the European Academy of Photography in Warsaw, where she studied Artistic Photography, and later pursued postgraduate studies in the History of Modern Art and Photography at the Institute of Art of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Working primarily with analog photography, she values the discipline and thoughtful approach that the medium demands. Her work explores the subtle world of emotions, memories and inner experiences, seeking to capture what often remains unseen. Through carefully composed images, she invites viewers to pause, look closer and discover their own meanings within the photograph.

In 2012, she received a grant to support a photographic exhibition from Joanna Skrzydlewska, Member of the European Parliament. In 2026, she received an Honorable Mention at the Vienna International Photo Award (VIEPA).

Education

Schools
  • 2004
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    University Master’s Degree, Lodz

  • 2011
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    European School of Photography, Warsaw - Art Photography

  • 2024
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    Institute of Art of the Polish Academy of Sciences - History of Modern Art

  • 2025
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    Institute of Art of the Polish Academy of Sciences - Photography: History, Art, Practices

  • 2027
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    Akademia Górnośląska im. Wojciecha Korfantego, Katowice - Fotografia w terapii i rozwoju osobistym

Exhibitions

Solo
  • 2013
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    "Play" FotoCafe 102 Lodz

  • 2013
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    "Traces" Opus Gallery Lodz (Fotofestiwal)

  • 2014
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    "Play" Relax Cafe Warsaw

GROUP
  • 2024
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    "Masks" Lotna Gallery Warsaw

  • 2024
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    "Timeless" ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space London (Contemporary Art Fair 2024 – 13th Edition)

  • 2025
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    "Timeless" defabryka Warsaw

awards and honorable mentions

  • 2024
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    F-Stop Magazine - "Minimal" issue - Honorable Mention

  • 2025
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    Artdoc Photography Magazine - "The Meditative Lens" issue - Honorable Mention

  • 2026
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    Vienna International Photo Award - Honorable Mention