sakralna (alicja orzechowska) is a polish illustrator, graphic designer and a curator based in south london.

alicja puts an emphasis on clear communication, critical thinking, humour and simplicity of the message and form. with their background in social activism, sakralna advocates for people’s liberation, social justice, and inclusivity in artistic and educational environments.

in addition to their creative practice, alicja is also a founder and director of outhouse gallery – a newly open creative space in camberwell.

sakralna avoids writing about herself in a third form but sometimes it’s unavoidable.

curated exhibitions: 
passing remains (2026), SWAB barcelona (co-curated with mina fouladi)
see you in the park (2025), SWAB barcelona
home (2025), outhouse gallery, london
bloom (2024), outhouse gallery, london
housewarming (2023), peckham levels, london

exhibiting:
women’s day (2026), curated by small works, at outhouse gallery, london
annual open (2025), at southwark park galleries, london
poorly (2024), curated by phoebe kaniewska and olivia crosby at AMP gallery

talks:
guest lecturer at UAL arts management short course (oct 2026)
discusion moderator for local ecosystems as artistic gestures at SWAB barcelona x station of commons (oct 2026) 
panel speaker for polish perspectives, global conversations at SWAB barcelona x station of commons (oct 2025)
speaker at graduate panel UAL (apr 2025)
guest lecturer at UAL ba illustration (oct 2024)







email: orzechowskaalicja4@gmail.com
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