Milosz Wnukowski (b. 1986), Decontamination II, 2019

gentian, canvas, 170 x 130 cm, signed on the back: 'M. Wnukowski ODKAZANIE II 2019'


EXHIBITED:
2019 - solo exhibition "Treat Yourself", Kronika Center for Contemporary Art, Bytom


Painter, creator of objects, installations, and films. In 2005, he began studying painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. He defended his diploma with distinction in Prof. Jacek Rykała's studio in 2010. He is currently employed as an assistant in the Painting Department at his alma mater. In 2019, he defended his doctoral degree in Visual Arts. To date, he has held six solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions at home and abroad. In 2009, he received a scholarship from The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation in Canada. In the same year, he won the Grand Prix of the "Artistic Journey of Hestia" Competition and received a Scholarship from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage. In 2015, he was awarded a scholarship from the Mayor of the City of Sosnowiec in the field of culture. Major solo exhibitions: 2019 - "Treat Yourself," Kronika Center for Contemporary Art, Bytom; 2015 - "Imaginary Treasures," Empty Gallery, Katowice, Poland; 2014 - "All Our Children Are," Arttrakt Gallery, Wrocław, Poland; 2012 - "Trauman Show," Engram Gallery, Katowice, Poland. Selected group exhibitions: 2017 - "Black Wings," Schoen Palace, Sosnowiec Museum; 2016 - "Premeditations-Secret Meanings," Maison 44, Basel.