ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Pawel Chlebek
Nowy Borek, woj. podkarpackie

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1. The act of kissing
1. The act of kissing
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Pawel Chlebek

Artist bio

As a small child I discovered art world thanks to plasticine and crayons.
Now I am mature artist. I am introvert and art gives me opportunity to express my ideas. My sculptures are inspired by my everyday life. My life was full of experiences which made me who I am, and influenced my art. Who I am? I grew up in Poland - the country of big changes, was born in times of socialism, grew up during times of freedom of choice. I graduated from the Academy of Fine Art in Krakow and got my PhD there. I was a teacher of disabled people, worker of stone company, barman in an art club and manager of art gallery. Now I am teacher of sculpture at a high school, and a chair of the regional art community. I create my sculptures in a small village in South Poland. I also travel to symposiums and biennial: Austria, Argentina, Belgium, Paraguay, Turkey, South Korea etc.
I am happy person and my art cannot be other - I do not create an “ugly” art. In my art I boast the mystery of life, beauty, nature.
About the work
Title: The act of kissing

Art form: 3-D

Medium: polyester resin, dolomite powder

Year created: 2008

Description of work: “The act of kissing” functions in almost every culture as an evidence of a positive feeling. Especially between two lovers. The moment of kissing should be understood deeper, as an evidence of complex construction of human relations.
The installation titled “The act of kissing” is about deep feeling. I put two nudes (feminine and male) one the columns. The symbolic meaning of these objects was essential for the whole work, and its varied interpretations. The very important part of the compositions are small fragile lips. I carved them in natural dimension. I used material which suits the best to the topic. The lips are inside the nudes.
The sculpture is about mature feelings being the base for long relationship. Naked bodies are pure. But relationship without passion between two lovers becomes dry and cold. Kisses symbolize passion and emotions that should be part of our lives even after many years after decision of being together.

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: n/a
Total square feet needed: 78 sq. ft.
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: No
Outdoor space needed: No
GVSU Outdoor Art & Sculpture Exhibition Center Pawel Chlebek is showing at:
GVSU Outdoor Art & Sculpture Exhibition Center
Grand Valley State University, Pew Campus
301 & 401 Fulton Street West
Grand Rapids, MI 40504

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