Igor Dobrowolski’s SPRING SOLO
SHOW “ 11th Commandment”
Polish artist Igor Dobrowolski’s solo exhibition has finally arrived in Taiwan, offering a unique collection of artworks that showcase his exceptional talent and creative vision. The exhibition features Igor’s captivating sculptures, which explore a wide variety of themes and subjects, this time he brought a new sculpture creation, from poetry lines and symbols from abstract concept to intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors. His masterful use of color and texture creates a sense of depth and emotion, evoking a range of feelings in viewers. This exhibition promises to be a stunning visual journey that will leave visitors enchanted by Dobrowolski’s artistry and inspired by his creativity.
🗓 Private View｜2023. 3.28 – 3.31 (11:00 – 18:00)
🗓 General Opening｜2023 . 4.8 – 5.28 (11:00 – 18:00) Close on Sunday and Monday
🏛 Venue｜GIN HUANG GALLERY, Taichung, Taiwan (No. 23, Ln. 106, Siwei Rd., Wuqi Dist., Taichung, Taiwan)
Reservation Only
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‘It is very important for me to include, in all of my works a particle of hope, because I believe it’s going to be ‘better.’ Even after the greatest tragedies.’
– Igor Dobrowolski
Born in Jelenia Góra, Poland, Dobrowolski has long drawn from the aesthetics of his childhood hometown for inspiration. Delicately shaded large-scale paintings in monochrome hues are often layered with overlapping body parts or dream-like imagery. Inspired by Dalí and Escher as a child, Dobrowolski spent hours indoors sketching; drawing from his family’s collection of art books which had a profound influence on his practice.
‘At that time, I was reading about what was going on in the world and I was struck by the trauma, the pain, the suffering – I wanted to do something. It was my way of expressing myself and I felt it in my heart. I was just painting and sleeping. Painting and sleeping. Trying to make a difference.’
Motivated by the desire to convey true stories, Dobrowolski launched a series of street art campaigns in different countries, using his art to juxtapose Western consumerism with human suffering. Billboards evoked the detrimental impact of fast fashion, specifically the collapse of the Bangladesh garment factory Rana Plaza which resulted in the death of over 1,000 workers. Another campaign ‘Christmas in Yemen’ was produced in Berlin in 2017 which included materialistic scenes collaged with scenes of war and poverty. ‘I just want to give a voice to the voiceless. Because for many, the world is a merciless thing.’
The latest series of sculptures from Dobrowolski manages to convey a range of abstract sentiments, including sensitivity, grace and mature emotion. These larger golden sculptures seem to depict two attached, yet separate, entities. Though Dobrowolski leaves it up to the viewer’s interpretation, the sculpture gives the impression of two beings — or perhaps, two halves of the self — in constant, fluid dialogue with each other.
