Włodzimierz Krężlewicz (B. 1968), 4th phase, 2017

acrylic, canvas, 130 x 60 cm

Born in Warsaw. Graduate of the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz. He defended his diploma in Professor Labedzki's studio in 1995. His paintings participated in traveling exhibitions promoting his alma mater. He works in drawing and painting. His works hang permanently in the Copernicus Science Center. In 2008-2010 he published drawings, prints and collages in the Weekly Review. In 2010 he was nominated for cartoonist of the year organized by Humorfest. In 2013 he won a satirical competition organized by the Museum of Caricature in Warsaw. He creates his paintings using disposable stencils, applying paint by splattering. With an economical narrative, he builds up interesting surreal forms, with a characteristic gritty texture.