This is the final post in the series dedicated to the Visual Artist’s/Curator’s Rapid Accelerator – Stockholm 2025 Residency and its accompanying FREEDOM International Exhibition. I wanted this text to serve as a calm conclusion to the entire process – a moment of pause, reflection, and gratitude.
The Opening and Live Experience
The physical FREEDOM International Exhibition took place at Royal Blue VA Gallery in Stockholm, LM Ericsson Väg 1 and was a unique opportunity to connect with art and to mark the end of the artistic residency. As can be seen, the opening was full of conversations, emotions, and genuine exchange of experiences.
These direct encounters remind us how important it is to experience art in real spaces. Not just as decor creating an atmosphere, but as a catalyst for dialogue and reflection.
Recognition and Certificates
Participation in the residency and exhibition was honored with diplomas and official certificates. I see them not only as formal confirmation of involvement, but primarily as a symbol of the journey, the process, and the courage to continue developing.
My Works at the FREEDOM International Exhibition
At the FREEDOM exhibition, I presented three selected photographic works that reflect my ideas about freedom, mindfulness, and inner space. They were part of both the physical and VR exhibitions.
Freedom expressed through creation is its highest form. It is, for me, the possibility, space, time and capacity to do nothing but create in mindfulness – simply being in the here and now, with thought aligned to the rhythm of breath. A pure expression that brings joy, wonder and gratitude: the essence of existence. /Joanna Musiał-Janicka
Gallery of Works Available in the Shop
For those who would like to revisit the works presented in exhibition – or bring them into their own space, I prepared a gallery of selected works available in the online shop.
Original artworks are available as limited collectible editions – hand-signed pigment prints, produced in only 20 copies and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Each work was created with calm interiors in mind. Both the physical ones, within your space, as well as those that exist metaphorically. To accompany moments of stillness, pause, and reflection, in a supportive connection with nature.
They are my personal interpretation of the exhibition’s central theme – freedom.
- Abundance of a Moment is freedom found in stillness. In letting go of control and expectations that we often place upon ourselves and others.
- Hope and Freedom expresses freedom through the joy of creation, unrestricted by rules or expectations.
- TheLight of Slow Freedom tells a story of the freedom to choose one’s own path, direction, and pace. The symbol of the snail becomes a metaphor for conscious living in harmony with oneself.
There are many definitions of freedom, and the theme itself remains open and expansive.
Therefore … what does freedom mean to you?
[You can read more in the descriptions of each individual work — links below.]
Furthermore, these photographs are also available as posters and canvas prints in minimalist frames, offering different ways to invite art into your space.
Posters and Canvases
The Virtual Reality Exhibition
An important part of the project was the Virtual Reality exhibition, which allowed audiences from around the world to engage with the artworks. This form of display was one of the residency’s key tasks and also a fascinating experience in working with new technologies.
In Conclusion
This project was an intense, enriching, and very important experience for me – artistically, curatorially, and personally. I am grateful to everyone involved in the residency and exhibition, as well as to those who took the time to see the works – in person or virtually.
For me is not the end, but rather the next, important stage.
The world is where you choose to stop.
Project Curator: Magdalena Nilsson @Royal Blue VA Gallery | Exhibition Curators: Barbara Bielecka-Woźniczko | Kamila Krzyżaniak | Magdalena Melissourgaki | Joanna Musiał-Janicka | Artists of the FREEDOM Exhibition: Barbara Bielecka-Woźniczko (Poland) | Mag Blue (Sweden) | Alex Colard (Sweden) | Agnieszka Cylwik (France) | Anastasia Dushak (Sweden) | Ivan Avalos Morales (France) | Kamila Krzyżaniak (UK) | Carl Lagercrantz (Sweden) | Ewa Madejska (Poland) | Magdalena Melissourgaki (Greece) | Joanna Musiał-Janicka (Poland) | Partners: Art Exhibitions in Stockholm, Charity Art Expo, Charity Art Gallery, DESIGNER magazine, HIQU Art&Foto Rynek, Luxury Splash of Art, Museum El Greco, PADIC.
PS If You Want to Revisit Previous Posts
If this is your first time reading this post or if you’d like to revisit the residency and exhibition process, I invite you to read the previous articles:
- Rapid Accelerator Artistic Residency and International Exhibition FREEDOM – Stockholm
- Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality – FREEDOM
May these moments of engaging with art bring you calm, reflection, and inspiration.
