Biography
Joanna Gorczyca
Stalowa Wola – Polonia
Joanna Gorczyca, working under the pseudonym “Coś Ci pokażę, coś Ci opowiem” (“I’ll show you something, I’ll tell you something”), inherited the art of seeing from her father, a passionate photographer who passed on to her a deep understanding of light and its power. Together with her husband, she travels and shares their perspectives on the fan page “Coś Ci pokażę, coś Ci opowiem.”
For her, light is the most beautiful tool for describing people, revealing their dynamic truth. She is especially fascinated by everyday life, which she seeks to capture through simple yet meaningful compositions. She mainly takes photographs with her smartphone, which she finds more convenient, while her preferred aesthetic is black and white. She believes that when color no longer absorbs perception, understanding becomes deeper, allowing for a more intimate comprehension of what one is looking at.
By profession, she is a support teacher, a role that has taught her to observe people with even greater sensitivity and attention—qualities that are reflected in every one of her images.
Visio Mentis Project
Catanzaro Ex Stac, March 19–29, 2026
Palazzo delle Esposizioni Ex Stac Catanzaro – 2026
The Project
“Childhood in Monochrome”
This series of children’s portraits was not a planned undertaking. It is rather a kind of essence that revealed itself through photographs taken during travels.
On the outskirts of Hell’s Kitchen, there are always children, gathering in groups to play on fields drawn in the sand with sticks. Their laughter echoes off the canyon walls, amplifying the sound. It feels as if the whole world is laughing with them.
I could not join in their fun; I had responsibilities and, after all, family is the most important thing. This series of portraits makes me realize that, despite the diversity of settings, children are the same everywhere—honest, spontaneous, and genuine. The reflection of the world in children’s eyes is its true face: whether it is a smiling glance or a sad expression, you can be certain you are looking at the truth.
More photographs by Joanna Gorczyca
Jestem zaszczycona i szczęśliwa,że moje fotografie pojawiły się w gronie tak wielu wybitnych artystów w pięknym i historycznym miejscu jakim jest Tropea. Bardzo dziękuję i to ogromne wyróżnienie !
Anche questa volta Visio Mentis è riuscita ad emozionarmi. Parteciparvi è stata un’esperienza intensa e profondamente arricchente. Non si è trattato solo di esporre il mio lavoro, ma di entrare in relazione con un gruppo di artisti di grande spessore umano e creativo. Ogni confronto, ogni parola scambiata, ogni sguardo lanciato alle opere altrui è stato per me occasione di crescita e riflessione. La presenza di un pubblico tanto numeroso quanto attento ha reso tutto ancora più significativo. È raro incontrare così tanta partecipazione autentica, così tanto interesse reale per la fotografia come forma di espressione e racconto. Un ringraziamento particolare va a Marcello, ideatore e anima di questo progetto. Lo dico con assoluta sincerità: Visio Mentis esiste perché qualcuno ha avuto il coraggio di crederci, di investirci tempo, energie, cuore. Quel qualcuno è lui. E se oggi ci portiamo a casa qualcosa in più, è anche grazie alla sua visione.
The exhibition in March 2025 at Ex Stac in Catanzaro, which was the part of the Visio Mentis project, was an amazing event for me. The whole organizing team did a wonderful professional job in promoting photography as an art and photographers as the personalities. Seeing my own photos exhibited in the beautiful setting and having the opportunity to share my thoughts with other colleagues photographers and the audience was an unforgettable experience for me that I still enjoy for a long time after the exhibition is over. I am proud to have been a part of this project and at the same time it is an inspiration for me to continue searching for my own vizio mentis. Thank you very much for your support.
Jestem zaszczycona i szczęśliwa,że moje fotografie pojawiły się w gronie tak wielu wybitnych artystów w pięknym i historycznym miejscu jakim jest Tropea. Bardzo dziękuję i to ogromne wyróżnienie !
Ho accettato con grande entusiasmo l’invito a partecipare alla mostra VISIO MENTIS a Catanzaro, che rappresenta la mia prima esperienza in una mostra collettiva. Ho avuto il piacere di conoscere il curatore, Marcello Pitardi, grazie alla pagina Pixel Photo Magazine, e abbiamo instaurato un ottimo rapporto. Marcello è una persona precisa e pragmatica, che lavora con efficacia e determinazione. Inizialmente, temevo che la distanza da Bruxelles e i miei impegni lavorativi avrebbero reso difficile la mia partecipazione, ma tutto si è svolto senza problemi. Purtroppo, non ho potuto essere presente all’evento a causa della distanza e degli impegni, ma sono felice di sapere che la mostra ha avuto un ottimo successo e che le mie foto hanno potuto essere viste da decine di persone, condividendo con loro la mia visione della fotografia.
Międzynarodowa wystawa, która dała wyraz emocjom. Cieszę się, że mogłem być jej częścią i mam nadzieję, że będę mógł współpracować z wami ponownie w przyszłości.
I am very happy to be able to participate in the photography exhibition in Tropea – Italy, thank you very much to Marcello who has arranged everything. The exhibition went smoothly, and it was nice to see the videos during the exhibition. Marcello sent me photos of my exhibit to my country Indonesia and I was very happy to see it, as well as the catalogue book and barcodes as well. I hope to be able to participate in another photo exhibition. Thank you for your hard work so this photography exhibition can be done well.
Ich habe die Einweihung live auf Facebook verfolgt: Es war fantastisch! Ich hoffe wirklich, bei den nächsten Pixel Photo Magazine-Events dabei sein zu können.
Enjoyed participating in the Visio Mentis photo exhibition. I was impressed by the professionalism of the organization. The location itself, but also the digital environment and the promotional material were of high quality and allure.
Un evento importante organizzato in maniera eccellente,professionale in una bellissima location. Grande impegno e aiuto da parte di Marcello. Felicissima di aver partecipato