Jan Domicz
Jan Domicz, a Warsaw-based artist, is renowned for his thought-provoking artwork that challenges traditional notions of space and authenticity, utilizing intentional misplacement to create new meanings for objects and architectural elements.
Biography of Jan Domicz
Jan Domicz was born in 1990 and currently lives and works in Warsaw. From 2009 to 2012, he attended the University of Arts in Poznan. Continuing his quest for artistic growth, Domicz pursued further education at Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main from 2012 to 2015.
Jan Domicz has showcased his work in various solo shows, leaving a lasting impression on audiences: Enfilade Enfilade, Wschód, Warsaw; Development, DOMIE, Poznań (2021); 1070 – Apholbox, Significant Other, Vienna; Temporary intervention at Bulgarische Kulturinstitut, Haus Wittgenstein, Vienna; Inland Empire, Pracownia portretu, Lodz (2019); Domicz, Domicz, Wschód, Warsaw (2018); Dream Fair London (with Daniel Koniusz); Bnb, WARSAW GALLERY WEEKEND, Wschód Gallery, Warsaw (2017); Display displacement, Contemporary Art Gallery, Opole (2016); Reverse time Your eyes will lie, with Jasmin Werner, SPREEZ, Munich (2015) etc.
Domicz was honored with the Henkel Art Award, where he secured the esteemed 1st prize. In 2011, Domicz received the Szpilman Award for Best Six, further cementing his position as an emerging artist of great promise.
Jan Domicz’s Art Style
Jan Domicz's artistic practice centers around the intentional misplacement of objects and architectural elements, with the purpose of imbuing them with new meanings. He explores the notion that art can transcend its original environment and purpose, offering a fresh perspective on familiar forms.
For Domicz, the act of moving a particular shape from one context to another, intentionally misplacing it or creating a moment of being "out of space," becomes the essence of his work. He deliberately seeks to challenge the notion of authenticity, focusing instead on the transformative power that occurs through the act of misplacement.
By removing objects and architectural elements from their expected surroundings and relocating them into different contexts, Domicz provokes viewers to question their preconceived notions and engage with these altered forms in a new light. The juxtaposition of these displaced shapes and objects sparks a dialogue about their inherent meaning, inviting viewers to explore alternative interpretations.
Jan Domicz's exploration of misplacement and the concept of being "out of space" invites viewers to contemplate the fluidity of meaning and the power of context in shaping our perception of art.