Series 1, Desolation, explores the disintegration of society when all faith is lost, beliefs crumble, the purpose of living fades away, and people become more and more alienated and indifferent. Series 2, Territory, is a personal space inaccessible to other people. Sometimes it is a protected area, a peaceful sanctuary where the true self lives, or a hiding place from society. Sometimes - a space dominated by the desire to possess, with a constantly expanding artificial border. When you draw a circle and stand in the middle, how does that affect what you do and how others react to you? I am interested in the dichotomy related to the concept of personal space. From the perspective of a person who creates it, who establishes the boundary to mark their territory, it can be perceived as a testament of freedom. From the perspective of others, it can be seen as a restriction that limits their freedom. How do these perspectives interact? Is dialogue possible between them? I am also interested in investigating what happens when personal space disintegrates when it blends into the surroundings and slowly fades away or when it is being torn apart through an act of aggression. What it is like when the boundaries are still visible but no longer respected, when a vulnerable human being is exposed, naked, and at risk of falling into the black hole of existence?

Series 3, Tyranny of God, society and self, is a study of external and internal constraints that limit our ability to choose what we want. On the one hand, these constraints protect us from stepping into the void. But, on the other hand, they are a barrier, a restriction that limits our freedom and stops us from exploring and experiencing the world.

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About

I was born in Wroclaw, Poland, where I studied medicine and psychology. In 2013 I moved to London. Today I split my time between creating art and working for tech companies as a UX Designer. I am an abstract fine art photographer. I treat photography as painting and draw influences from abstract art to transfer pure emotion onto the canvas. My work is focused on the alienation of a modern man, limits of freedom, the absurdity of life and the futile need to define identity and find meaning. I am interested in the inner world of an individual human being: emotions, memories, patterns of behaviour and dreams. I explore feelings of disquiet, fear, longing, disintegration, and how they are affected by the surroundings, especially other people. For me, the purpose of art is to pose questions and make people think about the nature of existence. I’ve recently been shortlisted for the Art Gemini Prize 2021, and one of my works will be exhibited in London in September.