News | Igor DOBROWOLSKI set the highest individual auction record for an artist at Europe’s top charity auction, TOP CHARITY 2024.
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Igor DOBROWOLSKI：
I am extremely happy that my work could be included in one
of the most unique charity auctions in the world. Created by
@omenaamensah @rbrzoska in cooperation with the unique
@polswissart art auction house. I must say that the entire
fantastic team, mainly Girls , who organized this
extraordinary event was so so so committed and wonderfully
warm and with exceptional energy I really absolutely
enchanted by this Team, thank you Girls and thank you to
everyone who helped make something so uniqu.
The amount of work put into in this event is beyond
imagination I never seen so much work and dedication in
charity auction, thanks to this auction the works sold for
approximately 50 Milion PLN. The personal stories of people
whom this auction helps are heartwarming and so important.
these auctions change real lives of children, they save
people’s souls, they give them hope and smiles in their
hearts.
In my opinion, they are very sincere and true in what they
do. If you have other opinion then you should go deeper in what
this whole Team is creating. Thank you so much For your work.
Igor DOBROWOLSKI, born in Poland, drew inspiration from art since
childhood, drawing from the aesthetics of his hometown. His signature
style features exquisite monochromatic semi-transparent large-scale
paintings overlaid with images of body parts or dreamlike scenarios.
Influenced by Salvador Dalí and M.C. Escher from a young age, Igor drew inspiration from art books
collected by his family, often spending hours emulating their works,
which profoundly impacted his creative process.
“At that time, I was trying to understand what was happening in the
world, and the trauma, pain, and torment I felt shocked me. I wanted to
do something. It became my way of self-expression and conveying what I
felt deep inside. Each day was a cycle of creating and resting, striving
to make a difference with what I saw.”
Igor, who has long been concerned with social issues and humanitarian
causes, expresses himself through various mediums including oil
painting, photography, and mixed media. In the early stages of his
career, he contrasted Western consumerism with social issues, initiating
a series of related art movements in different countries to raise
awareness of social issues. In 2017, he combined photography with
advertising billboards to address the negative impact of fast fashion,
urging viewers to reflect, take action, reduce harm, and assist those
directly or indirectly affected by the products of a bustling world. In
the same year, Igor held another event in Berlin titled “Christmas in
Yemen,” juxtaposing worlds to shed light on long-overlooked realities.
“I just want to give a voice to the voiceless. Because for many, the
world is ruthless.”
Through his continuous focus on social issues and humanitarianism,
artist Igor unveiled a new series in 2020, utilizing metal materials
with mirrored finishes, carving on metal surfaces, and creating
three-dimensional crystals with composite materials and rhinestones. The
past sorrows and hardships are transformed into beautiful crystals,
shining like the sun after processing the metal, infusing his works with
not just sorrow but also profound hope and strength. “For me, including
elements of hope in all my works is crucial, because I believe that even
in immense sorrow, everything will get better eventually.”
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