Art Residency

From the day we opened our doors on January 17th, we’ve dedicated the walls of our spacious dining room to emerging artists. With each new seasonal menu, we invite a young artist to transform our space with their work—creating an ever-evolving gallery that reflects fresh perspectives and creative voices. The Art Residency at our studio is a celebration of rising talent, offering guests a feast for the eyes alongside every meal.

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25-SEP - 31-DEC-2025

Gosia Kulik

Gosia Kulik

25-SEP - 31-DEC-2025

Gosia Kulik (b. 1985) is a painter, illustrator, and graphic novelist based in Wrocław (Breslau), Poland. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, her work combines painting and drawing with an anthropologist’s eye, transforming notes, texts, and observations into narrative sequences and micro-stories. She has published award-winning graphic novels and picture books and has received recognition at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair as well as numerous prizes in Poland.

At Criss Studio, she presents a cycle of paintings depicting the iconic Market Hall of Wrocław (Breslau)—a place with special meaning, as it was where chefs Mateusz and Jahmarley once sourced produce for their restaurant and projects before moving to Portugal. Her works therefore carry not only cultural resonance but also a personal connection to the studio itself.

gosiakulik.com

Anna Karetnikova

03-JUL - 20-SEP-2025

Anna Karetnikova is a freelance illustrator and visual artist based in Hamburg, Germany. Her work is defined by a bold, vibrant aesthetic that weaves narrative elements into a striking visual language. Blending surrealism with a contemporary illustrative style, her pieces feature stylized figures, rich color palettes, and intricate patterns. The exaggerated forms and expressive details lend her subjects a distinctive, almost otherworldly presence.

annakaretnikova.com

Valentin Elias Renner

17-JAN - 31-MAY-2025

Valentin Elias Renner is a 25-year-old artist originally from Ulm, in southern Germany, now based in Hamburg. He works primarily with string art, creating intricate, large-scale pieces using thread and nails on wood. Each artwork is the result of thousands of precise steps, blending meticulous order with elements of visual chaos. His work explores depth, rhythm, and perception, drawing viewers in through the mesmerizing moiré effect that emerges when the patterns interact. The result is a multi-dimensional viewing experience—at once structured and fluid—that invites the observer to pause and look deeper.

valentineliasrenner.de