Author: pavszymanskiart

Current research issue - Hypnotic Repetition Pav Szymanski Painter Biography: I am a fine art painter and video artist with 30 years of experience. My current research project is based on creating visual responses to my observations of people, who are suspended in the vacuum of hypnotic repetition. I have travelled the world interviewing and recording individuals, who genuinely struggle with their existence in the context of their survival. I have gathered substantial primary sources and evidence from destinations across the globe. Perhaps, the most significant research findings were from Haiti and Myanmar and resulted in the production of the most spectacular paintings. They have inspired me to develop new and innovative ways of working and experimenting with image making, which are appropriate to the subject. They combine the best of traditional achievements and the power of contemporary thinking and deep reflection. I work full time as a programme coordinator for Art & Design at a large institution offering a broad range of FE and HE qualifications. I am also an external examiner for the UAL and AQA. Artist Statement: Through my projects I feel that I discover my inner fears, longings and re-evaluate my uncertainties. My work seems to be an attempt to explore and question by metaphorical presentation my response to the hidden truths of the world. The essence of the value of these works is in their inherent meaning and an atmosphere, which manifests itself in the dusk of the space portrayed, thus the light may appear, where the hue of colour fulfils clarity and sounds with harmonious melody. https://hypnoticrepetition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOq7lHQlrOnKozGz95Hq2CA?view_as=subscriber https://www.instagram.com/pavszymanski/?hl=en https://spark.adobe.com/page/fQ9VytzHNpWq9/
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Artist Talk Magazine

My interview and a selection of work have just been published by Artist Talk Magazine. I have copied an extract from Milne Publishing below:

“Everyone featured within this issue has given interesting, in-depth, honest accounts about themselves, their work, views and ideas. In addition to the amazing images of the work they have produced, which I know the reader will enjoy and be inspired by.

The cover of this issue is by Mónica Esgueva, titled Connection. 

How you can view the magazine digitally:

Permanently here –  https://www.artisttalkmagazine.com/issue-21

Until November 2022 here – www.artisttalkmagazine.com/magazine + www.artisttalkmagazine.com

We have also put together an online gallery to showcase every piece selected at the correct scale. This also includes the text description. This can be viewed here – www.artisttalkmagazine.com/issue-21-online-gallery

Print copies are available to purchase from our online store here they are nearly sold out- www.artisttalkmagazine.com/magazine-store

We wanted to personally say thank you for being involved in this issue. It is fantastic showcasing your work. Thank you for trusting and allowing Artist Talk to showcase your work and words. This would not have been possible without you and all the artists. It means a lot and we look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. “

My portfolio on their website can be found by clicking on the link below:

https://www.artisttalkmagazine.com/featured-artists-

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Lamai Refuses to Eat Again

Lamai is an exclusive escort. She accompanies rich men and is frequently invited to extravagant and expensive dinners. Despite obvious temptation, she cannot eat to remain slim and continue to be attractive to new potential clients.

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James Plays in Porto – progress stage 2

James Plays in Porto

James is English. He has no fixed address, no official identity – existing in the margins of society. Life has been hard and unrelenting, leaving its marks upon him. He survives as a busker on the cold streets of Porto during winter, seeking shelter in doorways, where a bottle of rough spirit – his only companion – sits partially hidden behind him.

His voice is delicate, almost broken, carrying a fragility that seems at odds with the harshness of his circumstances. Yet, when he plays, something remarkable emerges: a beautiful tone, the squeaky whisper of his guitar strings creating a soundscape that allows passersby to pause, dream, remember what they have lost and long for.

He remains in the gutter, but his music reaches toward the stars.