Celia Paul, a British painter, prefers the solitude of her London studio, which also serves as her home. Her recent visit to Poland for an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw highlights her exploration of female identity and representation in art. Paul discusses her journey as an artist, her relationships, particularly with her mother and lover Lucian Freud, and her evolving perspective on grief and spirituality in her work. She emphasizes the importance of true emotion in art and reflects on the challenges female artists face in gaining recognition.