Matt Bak

My work usually has its beginnings in the chaotic subliminal drawings which at the same time are the most significant part of the whole process, because the idea hardly ever appears before the first lines of the sketch are traced. It emerges later and turns into specific graphic or three-dimensional form. Asymmetry, bio-morphic shapes and structures of the elements are arising naturally to me and preponderate most of my works. The concept for my later projects came out of my interest in the issue of perpetual motion, but all above inspiration by the works of a Dutch artist / engineer Theo Jansen. Much like him, I try to make my sculptures autonomous responsive to the changing environment in the form of motion or light. My work also involves the exploration of the plasticity of various media and never-ending experiments.

MA in Fine Arts, The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław, Poland

2013
The 5th edition of Esteemed Graduates Exhibition, Gdańsk, Poland
"Misterio de los cuatro elementos" Monterrey, México

2012
"Ibidem" Sculpture and Design Exhibition, the National Museum in Nysa, Poland

2011
Collective Exhibition of Sculpture, Zlate Hory, Czech Republic

2010
"Ptaki" International Wood Sculpture Exhibition, Dylaki, Poland
"Młodość wieloraka" Collective Exhibition, the National Museum in Nysa, Poland

2009
"Lawki Nyskie"Sculpture Exhibition, St.Jadwiga Bastion in Nysa, Poland
Project of Medal Award for “Naczelna Izba Lekarska”(Medical Council) in Warsaw, Poland

2008
International Sculpture Exhibition, St.Jadwiga Bastion,Nysa, Poland

Oil Oainting and Watercolour Exhibition, Konary, Poland
Project of Plaque Award for “Bractwo Kaphornowcow”(sailors association) Gdynia, Poland