Aleksandra and Tymon Adamczak are a duo of contemporary artists based in Poland, known for their evocative exploration of abstract geometry, mystery, and vibrant colour. Their work invites viewers into imaginative realms where symbols merge with science, and intuition ventures beyond the boundaries of logic. Together, they create compelling compositions such as expressive, enigmatic landscapes and symbolic portraits of women, all designed to inspire reflection and curiosity. They believe that simple forms can hold profound meaning, and that colour can echo the dance of light and shadow. Each painting offers a visual journey into the invisible forces that shape our world.
1) Which art movement do you consider most influential on your practice?
We don’t follow any particular art movement. We try to create an authentic practice. Rather than movements, we’re more influenced by developments in science and technology, including discoveries in quantum physics.
2) Where do you go and when to make your best art?
We are inextricably linked to nature, which is our greatest inspiration. We love to create in solitude and concentration, whether outdoors or in our studio. The most important thing is that there is harmony, balance, and peace, especially in our minds. We also thrive in the studio with good music in the background.
3) How do you describe your 'creative process'?
Our creative process is ongoing. It takes place inside us, within us. Painting is essentially a release and expression of that energy. The most important thing is to begin. Sometimes we expressively apply an underpainting, then choose the most interesting elements to develop into a finished piece. Other times, we brush the canvas gently and slowly, allowing the subject to emerge over time. We often suffer from creative hyperactivity and want to paint several works and explore different themes at once. For us, it’s also a deeply spiritual process, like a form of meditation.
4) Which artist, living or deceased, is the greatest inspiration to you?
There is no single artist who inspires us most. We adore the Polish painters of the "Young Poland" movement like Wyczółkowski, Ruszczyc, Wyspiański, Stryjeńska, as well as Henri Matisse, Paul Klee, and Kandinsky. We love painting in all its forms, so we could list many. But if we had to choose one name that captures our admiration for so many inspiring artists, it would be Kazimir Malevich and his 'Black Square on a White Background'. We feel that’s where we’re headed, though we still have a long way to go.
5) If you weren't an artist, what would you do?
We would be guides in the wildest forests or mountains, or gardeners. Or maybe one of us would live like Buddha, as an ascetic, meditating and fasting.
6) What do you listen to for inspiration?
Music is fire for our souls. We react to it very intensely. Sometimes, a passage in a piece of music moves us so much that we paint a scene from it. It’s as if certain sounds activate strings in our bodies that are needed for a particular effect. Our musical range is huge - from rock, pop, classical to nature sounds and meditative music. At the moment, we’re especially immersed in the compositions of Alexander Litvinovsky. And we both love trance music in the studio.
7) If you could own one artwork, and money was no object, which piece would you acquire?
'Black Square on a White Background' by Malevich and many others. Also, the great statue, 'Buddha of Leshan'.
8) If your dream museum or collection owner came calling, which would it be?
The Louvre in Paris.
9) What is your key piece of advice for artists embarking on a fine art or creative degree today?
Our advice is to accept that the path of an artist can seem very difficult and exhausting, but it's important to stay true to yourself. Admire and appreciate the art of others, be inspired by it, but always create what’s in your soul, even if the subjects seem simple or obvious. Have fun and always be yourself.
10) What is your favourite book of all time (fiction or non fiction)?
'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho.
11) If you could hang or place your artwork in one non-traditional art setting, where would that be?
On Mount Roraima in Venezuela, or in Union Metro Station in Dubai.
12) What was the biggest lesson your university course or time studying taught you?
We learned that the world is full of talented people creating beautiful things. But we are each unique, with our own experiences, thoughts, moments of happiness and sadness. That’s why our paintings will always be unique, as long as we stay true to our path. And we’ve learned not to make compromises.
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