"The ask for the moon"
Printmaking on Paper | 29.9x22.4 in
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16 artworks by Rafał Labijak (Selection)
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"The watching machine 7"
Printmaking on Paper | 11.8x11.8 in
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"The conversation whose gladiator is the shadow"
Oil on MDF Board | 39.4x39.4 in
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"Glory at down (in Berlin)"
Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in
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"What I hear"
Oil on MDF Board | 39.4x39.4 in
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"An oar"
Printmaking on Paper | 29.9x22.4 in
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"The man you will meet"
Oil on MDF Board | 39.4x39.4 in
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"Glory at dusk (in Berlin)"
Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in
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"The elipse of the downing"
Oil on MDF Board | 39.4x39.4 in
$5,200.12
"Holding your breath"
Oil on MDF Board | 39.4x39.4 in
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"Communion"
Oil on MDF Board | 39.4x39.4 in
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"The Washing machine 12"
Printmaking on Paper | 11.8x11.8 in
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"Dryer 1"
Printmaking on Paper | 11.8x11.8 in
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"Blue interior"
Oil on Wood | 16.7x12.8 in
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"Equation to silence"
Oil on MDF Board | 39.4x39.4 in
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"Painting divided again"
Oil on Canvas | 31.5x35.4 in
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Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Biography
Rafal Labijak is a contemporary Polish painter. Rafal's art is a reflection of his probing intellect and deep contemplation of contemporary societal dynamics. His paintings serve as a lens through which he examines pressing questions related to our rapidly evolving world. He delves into themes such as social relationships in the age of the smartphone revolution, the mediatization of virtual reality, communication in the postmodern era, the stark landscapes of the post-industrial world, and the notion of attention and its deficiencies. In his artistic practice, Rafal Labijak combines traditional painting techniques, including oil and acrylic on canvas, with innovative experimentation. His own unique techniques further enrich his oeuvre, resulting in a body of work that offers profound insights into the complexities of our modern existence.
He is an artist whose journey through the world of art has been marked by a rich tapestry of experiences and educational pursuits. He holds a degree in painting from The Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznan, where he honed his craft and laid the foundations of his artistic vision. Rafal's academic journey extends beyond the realm of art, as he graduated from the Poznań University of Technology in 1992, showcasing his diverse interests and intellectual curiosity. In his quest for artistic growth, he further enriched his knowledge by auditing classes at the VIII Painting Studio, under the guidance of Professor Józef Walczak, at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań during 2004-2005. In 2014, Rafal Labijak embarked on an exploration of the intersections between art and social activities, participating in Workshops and Encounters of Arts organized by Professor Janusz Marciniak at the University of Arts in Poznań, in collaboration with the Signum Foundation. He exhibited his works nationally.
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Nationality:
POLAND
- Date of birth : 1968
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Polish Artists
Influences
Education
2019 - 2021
MA
Poznań,
Poland
1987 - 1992
MAS
Poznań,
Poland
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Achievements
Collective Expositions
2023
Art Today. Selection Of The Curator
Warsaw, DESA Unicum,
Poland
2023
Anti-War
Ontario,
Canada
2022
Happines
Ontario,
Canada
2022
Ten Painting Voices; Curator: Grzegorz Ratajczyk.
Czeladż,
Poland
2018
Empathy: Art And Life. Curator: Janusz Marciniak. The Exhibition Was Accompanied By Catalogue.
Refektarz Gallery; Krotoszyn,
Poland
2016
Exhibition In One Image Gallery
Poznań,
Poland
Solo Expositions
2023
The Art Of Loving – Rafal Labijak's Paintings Sung In Poetry By Dominik Górny
Poznań, Lubrański Academy's Gallery of Contemporary Art,
Poland
2021
Registrations, Rafał Labijak. Curator: Dariusz Subocz
Toruń, Museum of Printing and Literature, Grębocin,
Poland
2021
Laundry, Rafał Labijak. Curator: Tomasz Desko, Mo Gallery.
Poznań,
Poland
2020
Smart Canvas: Rafał Labijak’s Paintings. Curator: Ewelina Jarosz. State Gallery Of Art In Sopot. Cataloque: Rafał Labijak Smart Canvas, Sopot 2020.
Sopot,
Poland
2016
Rafał Labijak`s Painting. Curator: Wojciech Gorączniak. Ostrava, Dolni Oblast Vitkovice. Catalogue: Rafał Labijak: Painting, Ed. W. Gorączniak, R. Labijak, J. Marciniak, Trans. M. Turski, Poznań-Ostrava 2016
Ostrava,
Czechia
2013
Painting Of Rafał Labijak; Ignacy Kraszewski Museum And Studio In Poznań. Curator: Janusz Marciniak
Poznań,
Poland
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Added Oct 28, 2023
The title of the exhibition The Art of Loving – Rafal Labijak's Paintings Sung in Poetry by Dominik Górny also corresponds to the author's attitude to life and creativity, who enjoys the time he spends painting and, although accompanied by critical reflection, does not allow it to take away the original joy of creation. In my opinion, Labijak's attitude to art is worth nurturing. Looking at his paintings, one has the impression that, while painting, this artist is experiencing a 'flow' – flow, or, as recognised in psychology, 'a state between satisfaction and euphoria, caused by total dedication to an activity'. Similarly, the moment of enlightenment induced by prayer, fasting and asceticism is described by mystics, the moment of ego dissolution by Buddhist monks, and the effect induced by psilocybin by those experimenting with psychedelics. It is also a state in which tension levels in the body often drop and intuition comes to the fore. It seems that this is also the special nature of manual artistic techniques, as the contact between the tool and the ground is more of a „direct manifestation of the artist's psyche”, providing a glimpse into its interior, often also for the first time to the author himself. Rafał Labijak opens up his incoherent, ambiguous world, full of colour and painterly layers to the audience.
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