Dominika Golab Pigeon

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I didn’t have my own artist statement for a long time. I treated painting as a steppingstone from my work as an architect. Simply, as a pleasant way to spend free time. It quickly became apparent for me that I could not imagine life without creating art works and I wish to make my mark in the world of contemporary art.

As a graduate from the Cracow University of Technology and active designer,I describe myself as “an architect by profession, artist by accident.” I reckon that this creative background has harmonised perfectly with my development as an abstract artist, as I know how to work with space, light and composition. I start every painting with chalking out the grid, exactly as I was taught to do while preparing for the drawing exam for the architecture studies.

At this stage of my artistic career I am very keen to keep exploring my capabilities without adhering too rigidly to a distinctive personal “style”. My current direction in art is based on sensibility and it often boils down to the decision whether I like the artwork or not and does it stir positive emotions or disappointment. Right now I really enjoy experimenting continuously with different styles, media and colour palettes.

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Cracow University of Technology

ART BASEL MIAMI 2017