At the end of February, I had the great pleasure of visiting the Centre for Culture and Art in Skierniewice to see Galla Grotto’s remarkable exhibition “Encyclopedia of Women.” It was one of those exhibitions that stay with you for a long time — not only because of the theme, but above all thanks to the artist’s extraordinary technique and sensitivity.
Galla’s works are truly exceptional. Each piece combines precision, a refined sense of colour, and immense imagination. I had long been curious about the technique she uses to achieve such painterly yet textile effects. Seeing the works in person makes an even stronger impression — the structure, texture, light, and details make it impossible to look away. These are not ordinary patchworks. They are images sewn with thread, emotion, and experience. Each work tells the story of a woman — her strength, delicacy, everyday life, and mystery.
The exhibition was organised to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Polish Patchwork Association. It was a wonderful idea, especially since Galla Grotto has been exhibiting her works mainly abroad for years — in France, Germany, Ireland, and Norway. It has always been difficult to catch her exhibition in Poland, which makes me even happier that I could see it here in Skierniewice.
The exhibition was available only until 28 February 2026, so for those who didn’t manage to visit it, I have good news — I took plenty of photos and I’m sharing them below. They cannot fully capture the beauty of the works, but they offer at least a glimpse of the atmosphere of this unique exhibition.
I’m truly glad I had the chance to see it live. It was a meeting with feminine energy, art, and immense talent. I hope that one day we will again have the opportunity to admire Galla Grotto’s works in Poland — because they are absolutely worth seeing.
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