08/03/2026
A new painting in Regina’s studio is nearly finished—just the signature remains, then time for it to dry a bit before the exhibition opens... and then, before you know it, it’s the final day of the show, leaving only memories behind.
This is the Palace on the Isle in Warsaw—located within the park and serving as its focal point. It was the venue for her older sister’s wedding, and a place they often visited for Chopin concerts amidst the vast palace-and-garden complex of the Royal Baths (Łazienki Królewskie).
Regina holds a deep affection for this place; walks through the beautiful park evoke a blissful sense of youth, lightness, and joy through her memories.
Furthermore, her beloved late grandfather, Maciej Żarnowski, lived in Warsaw’s Żoliborz district in a villa that was destroyed during the war; upon his return, the only thing he found was a silver teaspoon. A future philosopher of Jewish descent lived next door—Regina’s aunt Elżbieta wrote that his surname began with the letter “S” and that he became well-known after the war.
After the war, her grandfather lived on Puławska Street in the Mokotów district.
In painting this picture, Regina wanted to preserve a piece of history on the canvas.
It holds great sentimental value for her; her grandfather loved architecture and drawing, and he used to sketch in her presence when she was a little girl. She was impressed back then by his ability to draw beautifully. He also possessed a magnificent voice and sang beautifully. There was much singing at the table during shared meals in both her home and her grandparents’ home, accompanied by stories about medicine, art, and culture. That was the atmosphere in which she grew up.
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