Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Michał Jankowski (1977 - Current)

(1977 - Current)

Studied at the University of Zielona Góra with degree in Painting under the supervision of
Prof. Lech Knaflewski. Graduated in 2005.

Michał Jankowski’s paintings are focused details of a larger story where the imagery of fantasy and melancholy intertwine.













Zbigniew Kaja retrospective opens at the National Museum in Poznan.

I just received the book for this exhibition, I'll post some pictures here soon. In the meantime, here's an article: http://www.rp.pl/artykul/9131,1073535-Sztuka-jako-przyjemnosc.html

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Julita Wojcik (1971 – Current)

Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, graduated in 1997 

The rainbow sculpture, "Tęcza" is undoubtedly her most notorious and important work to date. Perhaps subconsciously retelling the story of Poland’s regrowth after periods of devastation, Tęcza, often plundered and vandalized, gets resurrected, remaining an icon of positivity and hopefulness. Read more here: http://culture.pl/en/article/outlaw-art-11-wanted-for-scandal.












Posters Are Sexy series by Ryszard Kaja: Collection of Chris Smentkowski