Agnieszka Paluk: sensitivity and form.

Agnieszka Paluk is a young visual artist, photographer, and designer with strong ties to the fashion industry. She was born in Sanok, a small town in Poland, and grew up surrounded by wild forests. Her childhood, spent in deep connection with nature, has profoundly influenced her personality, creativity, and aesthetic sense.

She has always been fascinated by the ’60s and ’90s. After studying design in Krakow, she spent the past seven years in Rotterdam, exploring her personal and professional journey. Today, she lives in Warsaw, embarking on a new chapter of her life.

We chose Agnieszka Paluk as the first subject in our series of interviews dedicated to beauty, the beating heart of 7030 Beauty Factor. She represents perfectly the spirit of our project: a continuous dialogue between interiority and aesthetics, between sensitivity and form.

We discovered Agnieszka almost by chance, and since then, we’ve been following her artistic path closely. For nearly two years, we have watched her poetic imagery and profound vision of the world unfold. Her work, published on her website, Behance, Vogue and her Instagram profile, reflects an intimate and delicate aesthetic, where light becomes a language and nature merges with the human soul.

With Agnieszka, we begin a conversation about beauty, not as surface, but as energy, emotion, and awareness. Beauty that originates inside but inevitably reflects outward.

What does the word “beauty” mean to you?

«I believe beauty is our essence, independent of how we look or feel. I remember this past June, watching flowers in my mother’s garden and thinking that their beauty was so natural and spontaneous—and that we are surely part of it. It’s something extremely powerful.»

We’ve defined a person’s appearance as a formula: 70% inner beauty and 30% outer beauty. What do you think? Does it reflect your vision, or do you have a more personal perspective?

«I think numbers and percentages are very limiting. For me, it’s more like a natural flow, a balance. But I fully agree that how we feel about ourselves deeply influences our appearance, the way we carry our bodies. And that’s how we shine.»

To what extent have your appearance and way of being influenced your life so far?

«My way of being has allowed me to meet wonderful people along my journey and to experience everything very deeply. The sensitivity that was once overwhelming and difficult, I now experience as a blessing.»

Looking at a childhood photo of yourself, what form of “beauty” do you still carry with you today?

«I was a very curious and creative child. Looking at my old photos, I see her courage, I still feel her dreams. And I truly want to fulfill them for her.»

Do you have a personal beauty ritual, inner or outer, or a mix of both?

«I believe I’m currently in an intense process of building my rituals and discovering what I really want and need. But yes, regular Pilates and yoga, dance, time in nature, healthy nutrition, and skincare suited to my body are fundamental. I also have a genuine obsession with perfumes: they add so much sensuality to my world and have the power to calm me.»

What is that detail that no one notices, but that supports you every day?

«I read poetry every day. It sustains me, grounds me, and reconnects me to what truly matters.»

Who are you when no one is watching and your usual role no longer works?

«When no one is watching, I stop hiding and dance. Over the years, I learned to hide my body and feared taking up space, secretly dreaming of performing, expressing myself through movement. I feel that gradually, I’m finally blossoming in this direction.»

Do you feel inside as you appear in the mirror, or differently?

«Sometimes I forget how delicate my appearance and body are. Inside, I sometimes feel much stronger and more determined than I seem. My eyes tell stories, even when my body is thin or hidden.»

What has been your most useful wound, Agnieszka, or the experience that made you stronger?

«I couldn’t choose a single experience that shaped me, because I truly believe they all were necessary and important. If I could say something to my younger self, I’d tell her that the pain she fears will open her eyes and heart in ways she could never even dream. Touch it, feel it, don’t run away.»

Is there a thought, phrase, advice, image, song, or object you’d like to leave at the end of this interview as your personal message on beauty?

«There’s a song that has accompanied me almost every day for over a year. I believe it has healed something very important inside me—and it still is. The song is Hard Drive di Cassandra Jenkins. I’ve listened to it thousands of times; its words are like a mantra for me. A manifestation of goodness and healing in my life. I believe the way we see ourselves, beauty, and the world… it’s all a matter of perspective. And perspective can change. Sometimes it requires work and patience, but oh, it’s really worth it.»

“Oh, dear, I see you’ve had rough months,
but this year will be a good one.
I’ll count to three and touch your shoulder,
we’ll piece your heart back together.
All those little bits that took you away
are coming back now,
they will miss you too.
So close your eyes,
I’ll count to three,
take a deep breath,
count with me. One, two, three…”