My artistic practice began in my teenage years through photography, a medium that taught me to observe closely and transform personal encounters into visual narratives. This interest led me to graduate with a BFA in Photography from the Academy of Art in Szczecin, Poland.

Since then, I have lived and worked creatively in Scotland, Latvia, and now Finland. For most of my career, I worked in fashion photography. However, after a period of burnout, I returned to university to rethink my artistic practice. I am currently studying for a BA in Design and New Media at Aalto University, where I experiment with new materials and forms.

Alongside my studies, I am building a portfolio in editorial and children’s illustration.

monika.leszkowicz1@gmail.com