Bartosz Stępinski (born 1992), Leadre, 2022

oil, canvas, 100 x 70 cm, signed on the back: 'BStępinski | "LEADRE" | 2022'.

Graduate of the J. Malczewski School of Fine Arts in Częstochowa. Currently a fifth-year student at the W. Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź at the Faculty of Graphic Design and Painting. He is involved in graphic design and painting, often intertwining the two. In his painting, he attempts to depict real structures in unreal conditions, often combining them with flat backgrounds to emphasize their complexity. Drawing inspiration through observations of reality, he takes to his workshop, among other phenomena, such as rock erosion, decaying wood or corroding metal, once strong structures that have decayed. These processes, occurring in nature, perfectly reflect the theme of the passage of time, the passing of time, but can also be a good reference to the human mentality. By juxtaposing all of this with carefully chosen artistic means, the artist wants to further emphasize the theme of his work and bring the observer closer to the prevailing atmosphere of the work