Anna Kasim’s painting is a subtle combination of art and design, in which light in reliefs occupy a special place – three-dimensional compositions that allow to extract depth, structure and physical presence from the surface of the painting. The artist treats relief not only as a form of aesthetic expression, but also as a tool for consciously shaping space. Her works transform walls into living, dynamic structures that affect not only sight, but also the sense of touch and even spatial perception.
“Reliefs allow me to enrich space with an additional dimension – giving it character, depth and a unique style” – says Kasim. Each of her works is carefully planned and adapted to the context of the place in which it is to function. Her work is not only decoration – it is a dialogue with the surroundings, with architecture, light and the function of a given interior.
The artist’s inspirations are diverse – they reach both classical forms of ancient and Renaissance art, where reliefs played a narrative and sacral role, as well as modern minimalist, organic or structural trends. Kasim freely combines influences and aesthetics, creating compositions that are elegant, modern and deeply rooted in the tradition of matter art.
Anna Kasim’s goal is more than just visual beauty. Her works are designed to influence the emotions of recipients, improve their well-being, promote concentration, relaxation and, in office spaces, even work efficiency. Painting becomes a functional element of the interior here, having a real impact on the quality of everyday life. The structural surfaces of her works come into subtle contact with natural light, change throughout the day, which gives the interiors variability and an organic rhythm – as if they were part of nature.
Her work fits perfectly into the idea of applied art – one that, without giving up artistic value, remains close to people and their everyday needs. Anna Kasim’s painting is an invitation to stay in a space that breathes art – delicately, unpretentiously, but deeply.
Light in relief painting does not only play an illuminating role – it becomes an active co-creator of the work, an integral element of its perception, dynamics and emotional impact.
Unlike traditional two-dimensional painting, where light usually serves to bring out colours and contrasts, in relief painting light models the surface. Falling on convexities and recesses, it creates moving shadows that change the character of the work depending on the time of day, the angle of light, and even the type of lighting (natural or artificial). The painting ceases to be a static object – it becomes a phenomenon that changes over time, which lives in dialogue with the surroundings.
It is light that brings out the depth of the relief, emphasizing its three-dimensionality, rhythm and internal tensions. Shadow is not an accidental side effect here, but a key compositional tool. Thanks to it, structures become more expressive, and the surface gains drama and sensuality. As a result, the work not only appeals to sight, but also evokes physical and emotional reactions – it forces movement, looking from a different angle, and attentiveness.
Light in relief can also fulfill a narrative function – it can lead the viewer’s gaze, accentuate selected fragments of the composition, leaving others in semi-shade or hidden. This creates a play of presence and absence, openness and mystery – a visual equivalent of a story, the meaning of which develops slowly, as it is observed.
In practice, this means that designing a relief does not end with form – it must include light as a structural element. Artists creating in this technique often test different sources of lighting to achieve the desired effect: delicate chiaroscuro, strong contrasts, light flicker or deep, meditative darkness. In this way, light becomes not only a “tool for extracting form”, but also an element of the work’s matter.
Light i relief does not only serve to make the image “visible”. It creates meaning, shapes the atmosphere and determines how the work will be received by the viewer – aesthetically, sensually and emotionally.
