Mindfulness (by The Tree) VR Experience

Joanna — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:43:04 +0000

For those who are far away.
For those who could not be with us in Nysa.
For those who wish to pause for a moment.
For those who need a moment of mindfulness.
For those who find peace in nature.
For those who like returning to good emotions.
For those who wish to experience it once again.
And for myself – as a memory.

And for those who know that:

“The world is where you choose to stop.”

The virtual version of Mindfulness by the Tree was created alongside the solo exhibition presented at the Muzeum Powiatowe in Nysa.

It allows visitors from different places to experience the project and return to its atmosphere of mindfulness, nature, light, and presence.

MINDFULNESS (by The Tree)

The physical exhibition took place at Muzeum Powiatowe in Nysa from 13 March 2026 until 3 May 2026.
The Virtual Reality exhibition remains open until 26 May 2026.

Exhibition Curator:

Adriana Zalewska-Wąsowicz

Artist of the Mindfulness (by The Tree) Exhibition:

Joanna Musiał-Janicka (Poland)

Mindfulness (by The Tree) VR Experience

Photography and Mixed Media Art: hand embroidery on pigment prints of photographs (new project – click here and here to read more).

Media Partners:

Special thanks to all partners and supporters whose presence and support have accompanied this journey through mindfulness, nature, and the everyday beauty we can all discover:

PADIC – Pol Art Design Impact Culture

Polish Women Photographers

Polskie Towarzystwo Fototerapeutyczne

Portal Nysa

Respublica Nyskiego Regionu

VR Exhibition

This exhibition can be explored intuitively – like moving through digital space. Use your mouse or finger to navigate, and zoom in to discover details within the works.

Take your time. Move slowly. We invite you to enter and experience it at your own pace.

You can view information about each artwork by clicking on the piece and selecting the “i” icon in the top right corner.

To explore details more closely, simply use the magnifying glass with the plus sign in the top left corner of each image to zoom in.

You can move each image freely by simply clicking and dragging with your mouse, and zoom in or out to explore the details.

Take a Virtual Journey!

Experience the digital copy of the exhibition Mindfulness (by The Tree) from anywhere in the world!

Thank you for taking the time to experience this exhibition.

If you would like to go deeper into the story behind opening of ‘Mindfulness (by the Tree)’, I warmly invite you to visit my blog, where I share reflections, moments from the vernissage, and the atmosphere of the exhibition in Nysa.

This project continues beyond the images – in observation, presence, and shared experience. It is not a finished story, but a lifelong practice that I will keep returning to and developing over time.

Thank You for beeing here!

Joanna

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Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality – FREEDOM – as part of the Residency Program

Joanna — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:34:03 +0000

The Visual Artist’s/Curator’s Rapid Accelerator – Residency. Stockholm 2025 is slowly coming to an end. The project concludes with two exhibitions – one in physical space and one in Virtual Reality: VR Art Exhibition – and we are still moving forward with the same energy and curiosity.

For everyone who could not travel to Stockholm in person, the virtual exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience the artworks from anywhere in the world.

FREEDOM

The physical exhibition took place at Royal Blue VA Gallery, LM Ericsson Väg 1, Stockholm, from 5–12 December 2025.
The Virtual Reality exhibition remains open until 31 December 2025.

Project Curator:

Magdalena Nilsson

Exhibition Curators:

Barbara Bielecka-Woźniczko | Kamila Krzyżaniak | Magdalena Melissourgaki | Joanna Musiał-Janicka

Artists of the FREEDOM Exhibition:

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.

VR Exhibition as the Residency Finale

Both exhibitions — the physical and the virtual — mark the finale of the Visual Artist’s/Curator’s Rapid Accelerator – Residency. Stockholm 2025.

The VR exhibition was one of the key tasks of the program, accompanied by a series of international networking meetings, creative sessions, and expert-led activities: from grant writing and global project funding to insights into the contemporary art market, press relations, and exhibitions in new technologies.

It has been an intense and beautiful time.
I wrote more about the residency itself here: [link].

Take a Virtual Journey!

Experience the digital copy of the exhibition from anywhere in the world!

Why Visit the VR Art Exhibition?

I warmly invite you — not only because my artworks are part of the show, but because I deeply believe in the emotional and physical impact that art has on our well-being. It supports both the mind and the body.

Psychological Benefits of Experiencing Art

1. Stress reduction
Viewing art can lower cortisol levels. Calm, nature-inspired imagery acts like a micro-moment of rest for the nervous system.

2. Improved mood
Art activates brain areas responsible for pleasure, motivation, and emotional uplift.

3. Mindfulness and inner quiet
Focusing on a single frame slows down racing thoughts. It offers a short, grounding “here and now.”

4. Deeper self-awareness
Art encourages gentle reflection and a subtle dialogue with one’s emotions.

5. Inspiration and creativity
Aesthetic experiences stimulate imagination and help open new perspectives — even in everyday decisions.

6. Relief in moments of overload
Art creates a sense of space and lightness, especially after long, intense days.

Physical Benefits of Experiencing Art

1. Slower heart rate and calmer breathing
Serene visual stimuli help regulate breathing and ease nervous system tension.

2. Reduced muscle tension
Emotional relief translates into the body, enabling muscles to relax and promoting regeneration.

3. Immune support
Relaxation boosts the natural responses of the immune system.

4. Better sleep quality
Surrounding yourself with calming art supports the natural circadian rhythm.

5. Lower blood pressure
Studies show that even 10 minutes with art can work like a short mindfulness session.

Have I convinced you?

I certainly hope so — and I warmly invite you to experience the exhibition.
The VR Art Exhibition is available until 31 December 2025.

The world is where you choose to stop

Art creates a space of meeting – as we know – with your own breath, with emotion, with what feels most alive within you.
If you wish to pause for a little longer, I warmly invite you to explore the works from the “Freedom” exhibition in my gallery.

Have z nice yourney!

/ Joanna

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Mindfulness (by The Tree) VR Experience

MINDFULNESS (by The Tree)

Exhibition Curator:

Artist of the Mindfulness (by The Tree) Exhibition:

Mindfulness (by The Tree) VR Experience

Media Partners:

VR Exhibition

Take a Virtual Journey!

Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality – FREEDOM – as part of the Residency Program

FREEDOM

Project Curator:

Exhibition Curators:

Artists of the FREEDOM Exhibition:

Partners:

VR Exhibition as the Residency Finale

Take a Virtual Journey!

Why Visit the VR Art Exhibition?

Psychological Benefits of Experiencing Art

Physical Benefits of Experiencing Art

Have I convinced you?

The world is where you choose to stop