Philip Joniak

Philip Joniak is a UK-based contemporary artist working at the intersection of sculpture and urban abstraction. His practice originates in the graffiti movement of the late 1990s, where he began painting in 1997 and became actively involved in 1999 - a formative period defined by intense creative competition, evolving styles, and disciplined sketch culture.

Autumn 1999 marked a decisive moment in his artistic development. Immersed in a scene driven by identity, progression, and self-definition, this period established the foundation for a long-term vision that would evolve over the next two decades.

In 2019, after twenty years of continuous exploration, Philip Joniak presented his first formal exhibition in Leicester, introducing ACP (Autumn Collection Project). ACP transforms the visual language of graffiti into sculptural form, shifting focus from surface to structure.

Rooted in street culture but not confined by it, Philip Joniak reimagines the spray can - a symbol of urban expression -as a sculptural object. Through ceramic and mixed media works, the tool itself becomes the artwork.

Autumn Collection Project represents more than a body of objects. It is an ongoing platform investigating transformation, repetition, and the e...

Independent Artist Practice (1999–Present)
Self-taught visual artist with over 25 years of continuous studio practice. Developed through the European graffiti movement, evolving into sculptural urban abstraction through disciplined daily experimentation and refinement (Kaizen philosophy).


Community & Workshop Practice (UK)
Delivered live painting demonstrations, workshops and mentorship across the UK, contributing to urban art education and cultural events.

Autumn Collection Project - Leicester (Solo / Curated Exhibition)
Autumn Collection Project - Liverpool (Solo / Curated Exhibition)
Surface Gallery - Nottingham (Exhibition & Award Recognition)
Breaking Convention - Royal Theatre (Live Painting & Workshops)
Bring The Paint - Leicester (International Street Art Event)
Multiple exhibitions and festival appearances across the UK
Dr Martens Shoes Exhibition