Growing up in post-communist Poland, Głowicka was shaped by Kieślowski’s film scores and Berlin’s early techno scene. These influences converge in her work: both technically sophisticated and emotionally direct. Głowicka’s projects serve specific human stories and combine various genres. Her opera Unknown, I Live With You translates the testimonies of Afghan women under Taliban rule into sound, making their inner worlds viscerally accessible, while her documentary scores transform information into felt experience, building empathy through sound. In her concert works she explores creative consciousness, flow states, and the acoustic quality of inner transformation. She has been commissioned by the BBC Scottish Ensemble, the Polish and Belgian National Operas and Holland Symfonia, among others, bringing together classical, ambient, folk, jazz, pop and minimalist traditions in service of emotional depth.

Głowicka’s compositions are deeply rooted in exploring themes of identity, emotional depth and social transformation. Her work often serves as a sonic bridge between personal narratives and broader societal issues, aiming to evoke empathy and provoke thought. By integrating diverse musical styles — from classical to ambient and minimalism — she crafts immersive soundscapes that resonate with contemporary audiences. Through her interdisciplinary collaborations and innovative use of technology, Głowicka seeks to challenge traditional boundaries, fostering a dialogue that underscores the transformative power of music in today’s world.

She holds a PhD in electronic music from Queen’s University Belfast and between 2008 and 2018 lectured in computer music at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. She is currently a researcher at Inholland University’s Creative Business Department, where she explores how creative practices can foster social change and emotional resilience.

Her book Connected Creativity — How the Arts Can Develop Your Creative Skills, written with the visual artist Maritha van Amerom, sets out the ARTFUL method: a six-phase arts-based approach to teaching creative skills to people who do not think of themselves as artists. Developed through a Comenius Senior Fellowship from the NRO, the manuscript is complete and in review.

Text by Anna Polańska