Marcin ARMATYS (b. 1985), Last resident, 2024

oil, canvas, 90 x 100 cm, signed p.d.: M. Armatys

Born in 1985 in Krakow

Since childhood, a pencil and a sheet of paper have been his attributes. In his youth he was a winner of art competitions. He has always been fascinated by human anatomy. His ability to realistically reflect the human body enabled him to develop and produce illustrations for a medical textbook.

In 1989-1990, as a 4-5 year old, he begins to draw in a checkered notebook, following his older brother's drawings. He takes the notebook anytime and anywhere. He uses literally every moment for drawing.

In 1994 he wins all school and inter-school competitions. Then he gets into an art class at Krzysztof Kieslowski High School and as a freshman wins a competition for a caricature of Jerzy Stuhr. In 2000 he does Graffiti

The years 2007-2010 are paintings on walls, in apartments, stores and hotels

Since 2009 he has been associated with a Krakow stained glass studio.

Responsible for several years for painting on glass, he co-creates stained glass for dozens of sacred and private objects in Poland and abroad. 3000 m2 of stained glass in 30 objects.

Among them are also realizations according to hisprojects. Since January 2024, he has taken over the stained glass studio.

Since 2021, he has been painting pictures. He has painted portraits, and designed posters for plays. However, he derives his greatest pleasure in painting a surreal world.