Jerzy Kosałka (Poland)

Painter, author of objects, mock-ups and installations. His artistic life is connected with Wrocław. He has completed numerous projects in the public space. He studied in the Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław under supervision of professor Zbigniew Karpiński. One of the originators of LuXus group. His works are permeated with wit and irony. They make references to the famous works of art, politics of memory, the surrounding reality and Polish stereotypes. He often uses ready-made items giving them new, ironic meanings. He received the Krystiana Robb-Narbutt Award for inquiring artists being independent in their work.