Gosia Kościółek: Water

Presented by Prince Edward County Arts Council on display in their Vitrines from July 17 to September 2, 2026

Gosia Kościółek, Water, Ceramic & paint, 9 x 21 x 7

Gosia Kościółek: Water

July 17 – September 2, 2026
Opening Reception: July 17, 6 – 8pm
Prince Edward County Arts Council, Picton

“All of the water on Earth comes from space. It was deposited at the Earth’s formation by asteroids and comets. And that means that the water is older than the planet, and it’s probably even older than the sun. And that I think is a source of genuine wonder, genuine awe.

When I was doing my PhD in astrophysics, they discovered the first planet orbiting another star. And since then, scientists have found over 5,000 new planets. The thing is, every single one of those other planets is garbage. As far as we know, the Earth is the only good planet. It’s the only planet that supports life, it’s the only planet where fun is possible. And I think it’s worth preserving.”
– Kate Marvel, climate scientist and author, former NASA scientist

Water is essential in supporting life, yet every day we take it for granted. As we go about our busy lives, water and a few other things we actually need to survive become afterthoughts. Every day, poor decisions that are affecting water and therefore the health of our planet are moving us closer to irreversible damage and an unbearable future. From drought to floods, we’re already experiencing the effects of extreme weather caused by the climate crisis. I hope these installations will inspire us to slow down, reflect and take action against climate change, because it affects everyone and everything that we love.

About the Artist

Gosia Kościółek was born in Poland in 1982 and moved to Toronto, Canada, in 1994, at the age of twelve. Her background in Illustration from Sheridan College and her early career as a painter have led to her passion for sculpting. Her sculptural works have been exhibited in galleries and art fairs in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, London, Rome and Moscow, to name a few. Gosia’s sculptures have been featured in numerous publications such as Hi-Fructose Magazine, Create Magazine, Steadfast Art Magazine, Canadian Interiors Magazine and House & Home Magazine. She is currently living and working in Prince Edward County, Canada.

About the Vitrines

Housed in two custom-made display cases, this new exhibition series aims to increase the public visibility of artwork throughout the year while creating paid opportunities for artists. Located in the Armoury Atrium outside the County Arts Lab, in Picton the vitrines will feature rotating exhibitions by County artists working in a variety of mediums. The program is made possible thanks to a multi-year donation to the Artist Fund. For more information, visit countyarts.ca/funding.

For more information about the Prince Edward County Arts Council visit countyarts.ca.

Prince Edward County Arts Council
206 Main Street, Unit 2E
Picton, ON K0K 2T0
countyarts.ca

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Image Description: A sculpture of a human figure with pale gray skin, elongated neck, and long white hair flowing down the torso against a dark background.