The artwork presents a simple yet intriguing object - a wooden, octagonal container with a recessed central cavity. The muted, earthy tones of the wood, along with the clean, geometric design, create a minimalist and contemplative composition. The subtle texture and imperfections of the handcrafted object suggest a focus on materiality and artisanal technique. This piece may invite the viewer to consider the purpose and meaning behind this understated, utilitarian form, hinting at the artist's exploration of the relationship between function and aesthetic. ...
Wschód /vshood/ translates to sunrise, new beginning. It also refers to geographical east.
Wschód is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2017 in Warsaw by curator and critic Piotr Drewko. The gallery represents international artists working across a wide spectrum of practices including video, sculpture, installation, painting. Apart from the exhibition program the gallery initiates a wide range of cultural activities – publication, institutional projects, podcasts in collaboration with artists, curators, critics.
In 2018, Wschód initiated a gallery exchange program Friend of a Friend. In 2022 the gallery conceived a time-shared exhibition space ECHO in Cologne. Starting from the Fall of 2023, Wschód has expanded to New York with a yearly curated program of exhibitions and video / film projects. ...
