Leon Tarasewicz is a Polish painter celebrated for his vibrant, immersive works that challenge the boundaries between painting, architecture, and space. Born in 1957 in Waliły, Tarasewicz studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and has since become one of Poland’s most influential contemporary artists.
Oil on canvas, clubbed for 6 622 GBP at Stockholms Auktionsverk.
Tarasewicz’s paintings are characterized by their bold use of color, rhythmic patterns and expansive scale. He often works directly on gallery walls and floors, transforming exhibition spaces into dynamic environments that envelop the viewer. His compositions draw inspiration from nature, particularly the forests and landscapes of his native region, but are abstracted into pulsating fields of color and form.
Painting as Environment
Tarasewicz’s approach to painting is both physical and conceptual. He treats the gallery as a canvas, using paint to create immersive, site-specific installations that blur the line between art and architecture. His works invite viewers to move through and experience the space, engaging all the senses and redefining the traditional relationship between artwork and audience.
Oil on canvas.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Leon Tarasewicz has exhibited extensively in Poland and internationally, with solo shows at major museums and galleries. His work is held in prestigious collections and has earned him critical acclaim for its originality and transformative power. Tarasewicz continues to push the boundaries of painting, inspiring new generations of artists.