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Multimedia Artist

Specialising in Environmental Interdisciplinary Storytelling

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Magda Olchawska is running the "Another Way..." creative workshops

Magda Olchawska running the “Another Way…” creative workshops

I work at the intersection of interdisciplinary multimedia and art projects shaped by ecofeminism and intergenerational storytelling. Utilising film, video art, writing, installation and sculpture in my practice responds to the neurodivergent way I learn and see the world. Long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability waves through my creative practice. Crafting reflective, participatory projects that connect people with their stories has been a recurring motif in my work. “Another Way…” workshops, which I ran during the London Festival of Architecture in 2023 and in cooperation with Aldgate Connect, echoed my aspiration to unlock storytelling and untapped creative potentials within individuals. “Allotment”, my most recent project, explored the notion of ecofeminism and intergenerational storytelling by encapsulating ecological, immersive, multidisciplinary sculpture in the public realm. Artistically, I’m drawn to preserving knowledge, and I am passionate about designing safe public spaces open to sharing knowledge and experience through artistic and gardening activities. One such project, Meditative Gardening Pod, is an example of a reflective space that encourages contemplation while offering opportunities to grow simple plants in limited urban spaces. Actively empowering communities and individuals through inclusive and immersive creative activities has become pivotal in my work.
Like a river, my creative practice is forever changing and responsive to the environment and surrounding circumstances. Feel free to browse through my projects and many pages of content. Don’t hesitate to drop me a line if there is a project we could collaborate on.

EDUCATION

MA Public Art & Performance | London Metropolitan University | Distinction | 2022-2023
BA (Hons) Theatre and Film (Top-Up) | London Metropolitan University | First-class honours | 2021-2022
Foundation Degree in Arts, Media Practice | University of Arts London | 2002- 2004

CURRENT PROJECTS

Multimedia & Multiplatform projects

School Runs – aims at offering women in the arts and creative industry hands-on, practical advice on how to gain economic empowerment. The project consists of flash fiction following Rachel’s story, financial blogs, and a short film (currently in development) based on a “School Runs” feature film script.

Ecotopia Universe – is a multimedia project comprising of 2 People short stories, Ecotopia Universe short stories, feature and short film scripts, sustainability and environmental blogs, artistic documentaries, Another Way… YouTube sustainability series and She/Her Wreath multi-media art installation. Ecotopia Universe represents a speculative universe depicting the possible future of humanity after the environmental collapse. The project draws on the tradition of eco-feminism and eco-minimalism and is strongly rooted in the current political, environmental and social climate.

ART PROJECTS

· “Allotment”| Multidisciplinary Sculpture| 2023

· “She/Her Wreaths” | Multi-media Installation |2021

FILM PROJECTS

Writer/Director/Producer

Fiction Films
· “Dad” | Short Film | 2018
· “Anna & Modern-Day Slavery” | Feature Film | 2016
· “The Man with the Spying Glass” | Short Film | 2010 (Winner of the Best Film: Ballston Spa Film Festival, 2011)
· “9 mm” | Short Film | 2009
· “7 Minutes of Ur Life” | Short Film | 2007
· “Reverse” | Short Film | 2007
· “The Fantasy House” | Medium-length Film | 2007

Documentary Films
· “Save the Water” | Short Artistic Documentary| 2022
· “Another Way of Looking at It” | Short Artistic Documentary| 2022
· “What Is Eurythmy Therapy” | Short Documentary | 2017
· “Eurythmy Therapy: Movement Towards Health” | Short Documentary | 2015
· “Eurythmy Therapy: Helping Children Grow” | Short Documentary | 2015
· “What Is Eurythmy Therapy in Pain Management?” | Short Documentary | 2015

YouTube Shows
· “Another Way…” | Lifestyle Series | 2022 – ongoing

PUBLICATIONS

Illustrated Children Books
· “Bear Gets a Beating” | Story Book | 2016
· “Ladybird Has Broken Her Leg” | Story Book | 2013
· “Moncania” | Story Book | 2012
· “Mikolay & Julia in the Attic” | Story Book | 2011
· “Mikolay & Julia Meet the Fairies” | Story Book | 2010

E-Books
· “Mikolay & Julia Meet the Giant” | Children E-Book | 2022
· “Mikolay & Julia at the Magical School” | Children E-Book | 2021
· “Mikolay & Julia: Holiday Adventure | Children E-Book | 2021
· “Mikolay & Julia Get Ready for Christmas” | Children E-Book | 2021
· “Baby Dog” | Children E-Book | 2021
· “The House in North London” | Short Story| 2021
· “Mikolay & Julia and the Magic Mirror” | Children E-Book | 2021
· “My Mum Is a Superhero” | Collection of Short Story for Kids | 2021
· “School Runs” | Short Story Collection| 2020
· “2 People” | Speculative Fiction Short Stories Collection | 2019
· “Ecotopia” | Collection of Short Stories and Film Scripts| 2018
· “Mikolay & Julia: Mikolay Has a Secret” | Children E-Book | 2013
· “Mikolay & Julia Make New Friends” | Children E-Book | 2013

ARTICLES

Sustainability
· Traveling Across Europe in an Electric Car | Impakter | 2022
· Why Fixing is Better Than Replacing | Impakter | 2022
· Stop Global Overconsumption: How to Replace it | Impakter | 2022
· What Being a Conscious Consumer Really Looks Like | Impakter | 2021
· Our Sustainable Future: How to Tackle Bathroom Plastic Waste | Impakter | 2021
· Our Sustainable Future: How to be a Conscious Consumer | Impakter | 2021
· Our Sustainable Future: How to tackle Kitchen Plastic Waste | Impakter | 2021
· Our Sustainable Future: Minimalistic Life Choices | Impakter | 2021

OP-ED
· Life of a European Family After Brexit | Impakter | 2022

Filmmaking
· What TV Streaming is Doing to Our Cinematic Culture | Impakter | 2021
· What It Takes to Be An Independent Filmmaker? | Impakter | 2018
· Is Crowdfunding Helping Indie Filmmakers or Not So Much? | Impakter | 2018
· What to Expect from Top Film Festivals? | Impakter | 2018

Other Articles
· London Metropolitan University: Festival of Cause & Effect | Shoreditch Town Hall | 2022

Current Writing Projects

· Filmmaking Writing & Creativity Blogs
· Sustainability and Eco-minimalistic Lifestyle Blogs
· Financially Independent Lifestyle for Women in the Arts Blogs
· Impakter Contributing Writer

 

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