We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Anita Kucharczyk. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Anita below.

Anita, appreciate you joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

The definition of happiness as a creative is deeply personal and varies for each individual. Speaking from my own experience, I often question what constitutes this happiness. Is it the satisfaction with completed work? The joy of the creative process itself? Or perhaps it’s that fleeting warmth we feel in moments of creation?

I’ve found that satisfaction in creative work is rarely constant. It’s a transient feeling that sometimes disappears so quickly it seems like it never existed. As creatives, we’re perpetually chasing the next achievement, always in motion. Before completing one piece, our minds are already racing toward the next project. I sometimes wonder: will it ever be enough? Can a creative ever truly feel complete? Yet stopping isn’t really an option – the creative urge within us is too strong. Suppressing it only leads to misery.

I’m grateful that I can work in a field I enjoy, even with its inherent struggles. This isn’t really a choice for me – it’s who I am at my core. As for wondering about having a “regular” job, I don’t need to imagine it because I’ve experienced it. During my student years, I worked various positions to earn extra money: at a shoe store, picking fruit in summertime, and even modeling for fine art drawing classes. Each job had its own challenges, but working as an artist and creative director allows me to utilize my skills in a way that makes me feel truly purposeful.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where I earned two master’s degrees in Painting and Media Art. After graduating, I kept creating as a visual artist while working as a video editor. Soon after, I landed a job as a motion designer at BARTKRESA Studio, where I learned everything about projection mapping. I loved working on international projects there, and it’s actually where I met Dylan Roscover, the founder of The Experiential Co. (TEC).

In 2019, I made the big move from Poland to the United States. Since then Dylan and I’ve been running TEC together. Our digital studio creates interactive and immersive visual experiences for commercial clients around the world. As Creative Director, I keep an eye on the visual side of our projects, making sure we deliver unique solutions that truly match what our clients are looking for. Sometimes I’m crafting the story, other times I’m designing and animating. When we take on bigger projects, we bring in other creative talents to make something truly special.

On top of my commercial work, I’m still very active as a visual artist. I mainly work with oil painting and installations, but I love experimenting with other mediums too. I’m also part of Tiger Strikes Asteroid LA, a non-profit artist collective, where I get to support other artists, curate shows, and be part of various art events.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

For me, it’s the moment when people come together to experience what has been prepared for them. Whether it’s a one-day event or a permanent installation delivered by TEC, my solo show, a group show I’m part of, or an exhibition I’ve curated – this human connection is what matters most.

When I see that I’ve successfully conveyed a message, evoked a feeling, or simply created something that others can enjoy, it makes everything worthwhile. All the memories of struggle, meeting deadlines, and sleepless nights seem to fade away when I see others genuinely having a great time.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

There isn’t one specific story – it’s more about everyday persistence. There are moments when I question whether I should continue on the creative path, yet somehow I keep going.

It’s not an easy journey – I struggle with generating fresh ideas, working through endless client revisions, and trying to add that one perfect brush stroke to a canvas that never quite reaches perfection. There are days when I feel completely numb to it all, but I always wake up the next morning ready to try again.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://anitakucharczyk.com/ ; https://tec.design/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anita_kucharczyk/ ; https://www.instagram.com/theexperiential/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-kucharczyk/ ; https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-experiential-co/
• Other: https://www.tigerstrikesasteroid.com/

Image Credits

Profile picture by Dylan Roscover, Artwork pictures: courtesy of the artist