Artur
Sowiński
The Seeking Painter.
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About me
Krzysztof Wais /21
Artur Sowiński describes himself as a seeking artist and painter. In his work, he combines aesthetics with ethics, constantly searching for new ideas and new paths of artistic expression. Read more ›
He remains open to new, universal, and diverse sources of inspiration, all of which are reflected in his artistic practice. As a result, Artur Sowiński cannot be confined to a single category or artistic movement.For Artur, art is – just as it was in his childhood – a consciously chosen refuge, a personal "paradise." It also serves as a safety valve, allowing him to express emotions and inner experiences.Through his paintings, he seeks to convey the inseparable unity of humanity, nature, and everything that surrounds us. Looking back on his artistic journey, he feels as though he were once again the child playing in the large garden of his family home.
Al Meier /25
From early childhood, Artur Sowiński nurtured his sensitivity and imagination by filling hundreds of sheets of paper with children's drawings, encouraged by his grandmother—sometimes gently, and occasionally with a little insistence. Read more ›
Later, this developed into a strong desire to deepen his artistic interests. His journey was shaped by travels around the world, encounters with people from different cultures, and the search for his own creative path, with painting becoming its foundation.When fully immersed in his passion, Artur gives his paintings a distinctive and personal character. Rather than following fashionable trends or artistic movements, he paints what resonates most deeply with his senses and emotions at a given moment.It seems that the memories of nature from the garden of his childhood have never left him. In his contemporary metaphorical compositions, he explores and questions his relationship with the world. His work seeks to reflect universal truths as well as human behaviour, desires, doubts, and limitations.His surreal works often reveal a subtle sense of irony, balanced by a touch of humour. Alongside his figurative paintings, Artur Sowiński is equally drawn to free abstraction, where spontaneous creative expression takes centre stage.Throughout the creative process, while maintaining a conscious awareness of the final outcome, he transforms colourful splashes, dots, stains, and drips into compositions filled with extraordinary energy. Their expressive power is further enhanced by the inclusion of everyday objects—coins, banknotes, telephones, and watches—which add further layers of meaning to his artistic message.The result is a body of highly expressive work that remains open to interpretation and personal association. A distinctive narrative style, a deep fascination with nature, the courage to embrace free form, and a masterful use of colour are among the defining qualities of his art.Artur Sowiński continues to follow his own artistic path, driven by an endless search for new inspiration and its creative expression.
Jan Englert /25
Profound insights into nature, a philosophy rooted in quantum physics, spirituality in dialogue with materialism, and the complexity of human relationships—these are the driving forces behind Artur Sowiński's work, which has been exhibited in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, and Austria. Read more ›
His curiosity to uncover the truth, his exploration of the human psyche, and his innate creative passion, all of which flow naturally onto the canvas, captivate audiences of all ages. His paintings convey a refined sense of aesthetics while expressing a deeply positive outlook on life.Artur Sowiński employs traditional painting techniques passed down by the great masters, methods that were once entrusted to him by a painter of sacred art.I eagerly look forward to his future works—paintings that help us better understand the reality we live in while inviting us to journey into another, better world.
As a young boy, I often sat by the seashore, watching the sunset and dreaming of travelling the world. Many years later, that dream came true. Working as a project manager in the event technology industry gave me the opportunity to combine my profession with travel, allowing me to explore almost every corner of the world. It was then that I realized that our thoughts and dreams create our reality, and this belief has accompanied me ever since.
I was born in 1967 in Ostrołęka, Poland. Until the age of ten, I grew up in a large wooden house surrounded by a spacious garden. When the communist authorities decided to build a kindergarten on our property, my parents, my grandmother, and I were forced to leave our family home and move into the apartments assigned to us.
I am a self-taught artist and have been drawing and painting since the age of two.
My greatest interests include quantum physics and quantum philosophy, humanity in its broadest context, the omnipresence of life, spirituality, and human psychology. My curiosity and lifelong desire to find answers to the many questions that have accompanied me since childhood have, over the years, given me a deeper understanding of the relationships and interactions that shape both our personal lives and the world around us. Today, this understanding also enables me to support others as a life coach, helping them discover direction, clarity, and new perspectives on their own life journey.
I financially support two children's homes in Poland, organise and lead hiking trips, and enjoy spending my free time with my family, in nature, with children, or simply in silence, alone with my thoughts.
One of the most meaningful projects of my life was building my own wooden house entirely by hand, without any outside assistance.
For thirty years, I lived in Germany, where I worked primarily as a project manager in the event technology industry. I then spent a year on the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), building wooden houses and herding sheep.
Today, I live in Switzerland.
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Acrylic Action Painting.
The World Will Be Different
Exhibition Opening – Ostrołęka
Exhibition Opening
The World Will Be Different
Excerpt — 2019
Painting Workshops with Children
sowinski.art Workshop
Workshops for Children
Children have always fascinated me, and I truly enjoy their company. Pablo Picasso once said that children are the greatest artists, and Fyodor Dostoevsky believed that spending time with children has the power to heal the soul.
Through these painting workshops, I hope to awaken, even if only for a brief moment, the imagination that exists within every child—a remarkable potential that has not yet been limited by the world of adults.
My goal is to encourage children to satisfy their natural curiosity through the language of colour and creative expression.
I believe many of you would agree that children do not need computer games or countless toys.
Nor do they need expensive holidays. Thanks to their imagination, they can travel to distant galaxies and spend hours creating their own worlds with coloured pencils or ordinary everyday objects.
The same can be said of many great artists who have never lost touch with the child within. Through experimentation, experience, and often play, they continue to shape new ways of thinking and new directions in art.
The reality children bring to the canvas, and the way they perceive the world, is often misunderstood by those who view life only through a pragmatic lens. Yet it is children's artwork that awakens our imagination.
The same applies to children's drawings, which many adults fail to understand unless they depict something realistic. We can learn a great deal from children—but that does not necessarily mean that children should learn everything from us.
Exhibitions – Inspiration
- Nachbarswil, Richterswil
- CH
- Swissartexpo, Zürich
- CH
- Centrum Natura
- PL
- Beeldenexpo, Ijzerenberg
- BE
- Haus der deutschen Wirtschaft, Berlin
- DE
- Umbruch, Duisburg
- DE
- Kunstmoment, Diepenheim
- NL
- Revierkunst. Muzeum Ostwall, Dortmund
- DE
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Dortmund
- DE
- Galerie Noyons, Buggenum
- NL
- Kunstmaand, Amsterdam
- NL
- Goldsaal der Westfalenhallen, Dortmund
- DE
- Ausstellung im Glaskarree, Bonn
- DE
- Kloster Arenberg, Koblenz
- DE
- Das Nichts - eine poetische Reise, Bäch.
- CH
- Carrousel du Louvre, Paris.
- FR
Luncheon on the Grass
With Luncheon on the Grass, I revisited one of the most iconic themes of Impressionism. Art history offers a vast field of interpretations, yet I chose to approach this subject from a new perspective.Before beginning this work, I deliberately freed myself from established conventions and familiar ways of seeing. Through this painting, I wanted to express the idea that, with a little effort, we are always capable of discovering new viewpoints and alternative ways of perceiving reality.This led me to ask a simple but essential question: Why? Why should we always look at historical masterpieces from the same perspective? Challenging established patterns of thought is particularly important to me. Through creative intuition, I hope to encourage a fresh—perhaps unconventional, yet genuinely new—way of seeing the world.
Family
While painting Family, I found myself reflecting on the realities of modern family life. Today, families face increasingly complex challenges.Despite rapid technological progress and the constant presence of media—both of which promise to make life easier—the gap between the expectations of family members continues to grow. Too often, this leads to alienation, misunderstanding, and emotional distance.The lifestyle promoted by the media creates ever-increasing needs and expenses, while the desire to own more and better than others often reflects a deeper spiritual emptiness, fuelled by an endless cycle of consumerism.Children are frequently dropped off at kindergarten as if they were luggage. In many cases, giving a child a smartphone becomes a convenient way to keep them occupied without offering genuine attention or engagement.Only a few people find the time to reflect on what truly matters in life and to avoid repeating the mistakes of previous generations. Most of us realise this only later in life, regretting that we did not devote more time to our children. By then, it is often too late. Perhaps this is why so many grandparents long to give their grandchildren the love and trust they wish they had been able to give their own children.
Chatter
Our culture is not defined by perfect language or flawless grammar. It is shaped by our literature, traditions, art, rituals, and celebrations.Yet I feel that our vocabulary is far too limited to describe the complexity of the human mind and the world around us. The few thousand words we use every day create invisible boundaries that shape our perception of reality.Paradoxically, however, this same language proves sufficient for creating ever more advanced technologies—and ever more sophisticated lies.
Industrialisierung
In Industrialization, I ask myself one fundamental question: Why?Why are children given so little time simply to be children? Why are they burdened with so much responsibility at such an early age?One of the greatest gifts of childhood is the opportunity to discover life through play. It is through play that children gain experiences, develop social skills, and find their first path into the world of creativity and art.This is how creativity takes root—not only within the child but also within society as a whole. Above all, children need something that has become increasingly rare today: time—time to grow, to explore, and to become themselves at their own pace.
Commissioned Paintings
You probably share my belief that no technology, no matter how advanced, can ever replace an original, hand-painted work of art. Painting has always been the oldest and most direct way of expressing emotions and impressions. It has accompanied humanity since the beginning of time and continues to nurture our imagination.
Working from a photograph or any other reference, I can create faithful, hand-painted reproductions of your favourite paintings, posters, photographs, or any image that holds special meaning for you. I also paint portraits of loved ones and pets, landscapes, objects, and many other subjects.
People often say that today the Internet can replace almost everything. I don't entirely agree. I create paintings using the highest-quality pigments and, once the paint has fully dried, I apply a final protective varnish. This ensures lasting durability and preserves the richness and intensity of the colours for decades.
I prepare my own odourless oil painting medium based on linseed oil, using a recipe that was shared with me many years ago by a travelling painter of sacred art.
The original paintings possess a depth, richness, and presence that no digital image can truly capture. Every artwork is painted entirely by hand, making it a unique original, personally signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them. I also warmly invite you to visit again, as my galleries are updated every few months.
Thank you for your visit, and I wish you all the best!
P.S. This little owl has been with me since childhood. Because of my surname, it became my childhood nickname.
Artur
Sowiński
The Seeking Painter.
