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2020

134x110x76 cm 

mixed media (wood, gelcoat, styrofoam, car putty, car varnish, fabric...)

The name Próchniak is derived from the Polish word "próchno", which means decayed or rotten wood, and can also be a colloquial, rude term for elderly people. By adding the Polish suffix "-ak"—similar to English suffixes like "-ster" or "-er" that create nicknames or identities (like "hipster" or "newbie")—the name becomes a playful, character-like title. Próchniak could be loosely translated as something like "Old Rotter" or "Woodster" in English.

Exhibition view: Pandemia consequences: dreams, WGW 2020, Heart of a man Gallery, Warsaw, PL. Photo: Kamil Pierwszy

Photo: Zuzanna Piontke

Me and Próchniak.

Photo: Zuzanna Piontke

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