andrzej jakub olejniczak — what's up? new works 2014/15
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Art Catalog Portfolio of selected works 2014/15 small group of compositions from a body of work numbering several hundred created over the last two years. These are one-of-a-kind archival quality prints, produced with extreme care, even love. Each is a single unique print available for sale.TRANSCRIPT
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Andrzej Jakub Olejniczak
New Work
New York 2014/15
What’s up? That’s the question I’ve been asked a lot since I moved my studio last spring to
Bushwick, Brooklyn. Here’s the answer to all those whose interest in my work I am honored
to have. Let’s call it MyPrivateShow#001, a portfolio of previews of recent work, part of a larger
body of work in which I continue my exploration of the division of plane and its relation to other
elements. Herein find recurring themes and variations, adaptations, alternatives, changes of color,
size, components and their function, angular displacement and transpositions. It’s “generative” art.
The digital tools I utilize to create it become more than tools — in a way, they are the medium itself.
This process/pursuit may one day become more complex as I move beyond framed space on the
wall into 3-dimensional compositions of larger scale. That will require more time and collaborative
development with fabricators and other craftsmen. For now, I am committed to respecting the process
of exploration I have undertaken. I will stay curious and pursue my dreams.
In the meantime, I’ve selected a small group of compositions from a body of work numbering
several hundred created over the last two years. These are one-of-a-kind archival quality prints,
produced with extreme care, even love. Each is a single unique print available for sale.
I hope you enjoy them.
My best regards. I wish you peace and contentment on Earth.
Andrzej
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Extrapolations from the world of geometry — always at the
center of Olejniczak’s work — in which space, light, time and
movement coalesce in new structures.
VIII >
Meditation on the crystal structure
— 2011
photograph
36” x 36”
digital print on substrate Dibond®
XVI >
Meditation on the crystal structure
— 2011
photograph
36” x 36”
digital print on substrate Dibond®
XVIII >
The equation with two unknowns
— 2011
composition
24” x 24” x 3.75”
digital print aluminium installed substrate Dibond®
XXII >
Four relationships between thin and thick circle
— 2011
composition
24” x 24” X 2.75”
digital print aluminium installed on substrate Dibond®
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looking for definition…
Why do I think about generative vision?
The idea of doing something again, repeating, reconfiguring the thoughts or recreating
the process one more time – it feels so right.
It is subconscious realization floating all-over my mind that makes me anxious to do things
again and again, perhaps better or different. It is a part of concentration process when I think
about past and future and keep working out how would I do this if I could have a chance
to do it again. If I had spoken about something, could I say it again differently or better
or if I repeat my thoughts one more time, do I repeat it exactly the same, unchanged? Or do
I play with intonation or try to give emphasis to different aspects of the same issue?
For example you organized books on the shelf and it’s done. Is this done the way you really
wanted it? Let’s say you had two books only, that could be easy, you have only a few options,
standing those on the left or on the right, perhaps putting it down flat one on the top of the other
or the other way around. But imagine that there was dozen books, two by the same author,
each one slightly different size and different color spines plus they are all about different
subject matter. One thing is just to put these away, the other is to put these away so that will
make sense for you and perhaps it would make also sense for the others.
I am constantly configuring algorithms in my mind to check the possibilities, somehow less
mechanic and more sensible about direction in which the possible solution can be found.
Generative process of one of the kind of processor – me. Obviously, I do make some errors
from time to time, creating ‘rejects‘, but I am leaving only these results which I can understand.
One could say that I like to be in control.
The result can be so much different, possibilities can multiply, each time the connection is
made with the point were original idea started and it diverted in unexpected way, it seems
almost like infinity of possibilities.
Is there an end in this process: that is the question… my question.
Self-portrait – variations
— 2012
photograph
11” x 11”
pigment print on archaival paper
(not for sale)
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“Everybody has the same energy potential. The average person wastes his in a dozen little ways. I bring mine to bear on one thing only: my paintings, and everything else is sacrificed to it... myself included.”
— Pablo Picasso
Andrzej Jakub Olejniczak was born in Łódź, Poland. After earning his Masters in Fine Arts and
Graphic Design at ASP (Academy of Fine Arts), he moved to New York City, where he has lived
for more than 30 years, leading his own graphic design and visual communications agency
while pursuing his work as an artist. His explorations move effortlessly across form, material,
and dimension, encompassing painting, photography, sculpture, digital art and 3D objects. His
work is included in private collections in the US and Europe, and his product designs have been
featured at the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) Store.
Olejniczak pursues his art with a mash-up of opposing and complementary impulses: complexity
and simplicity, clarity and illusion, precision and dreamlike impressionism.
Informed by the principles of generative art, Olejniczak’s mind and vision endlessly spin out
algorithms for his artistic expression — digital, analog, random, playful. His work embodies his
fascination with serendipity and how it influences the creative process. He wonders: “Is there an
end in this process: that is the question… my question.” Presented here are a few of the mileposts
passed on his journey. Each piece holds its own secrets, and it is his hope that each also offers
its own reward.
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plate # title art catalog # — year dimensions media price
I Concentration (from the series) # 4607 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
II Concentration (from the series) # 2900A — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
III Concentration (from the series) # 2908A — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
IV Adaptation of The Purple Spill # 4532 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
V Very Fast Wheel # 4653 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
VI Blur With Red Center # 4438 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
VII Connection With Red Circle # 4204 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
VIII Shake With Orange Center # 3322C — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
IX Give and Take # 3327C — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
X Quiet # 3275A — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XI Towards Epicenter # 3322C — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XII What a Chaos # 4411 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XIII In Pursuit of… # 3018 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XIV Embrace # 2991 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XV Strained Gravity # 3936 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XVI Drawn in # 3015 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XVII Near Attraction # 4585 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XVIII Negation to Accept # 4508 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XIX Sans Hesitation # 6540 — 2015 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XX Looping # 3636 — 2015 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
all prints are stamped and signed by author
contact: via e-mail: [email protected] phone: 917 664 7004
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plate # title art catalog # — year dimensions media price
XXI Double Loop # 3637 — 2015 photograph 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XII Temptation # 3918 — 2014 photograph 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXIII Bound # 3915 — 2014 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXIV Embrace # 4811 — 2015 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXV Withdrawal # 4813 — 2015 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXVI Green Space Behind # 7701A — 2014 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXVII The Influence # 8647A — 2014 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXVIII Recognition # 1090150 — 2014 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXIX Coming Together # 6779 — 2014 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXX Up and Down # 5827 — 2015 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXXI Abandon # 1056 — 2015 photograph 24” x 24” Color image infuse onto aluminum** $1,500—
XXXII Ripple # 9643 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXXIII Just Because, II # 3958 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXXIV Stillness # 5584 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXXV A Conversation # 5590 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXXVI Untwine # 4242 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXXVII Cooling # 3040 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXXVIII Bonding # 4028 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
XXXIX In Tears # 5546-2 — 2015 composition 24” x 24” Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm* $1,200—
** ALUMINUM METAL PRINT. Color print infused onto aluminum substrate. The result is an impressive, luminous print full of vibrant color, vivid detail, and unsurpassed resolution. The high gloss finish. Museum quality, metal wall art without the need for a frame or glass.
* HAHNEMÜHLE BAMBOO FINE ART PAPER - THE PREMIER FINE ART ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PAPERNatural white 100% acid free heavyweight fine art paper made from fibers from highly renewable bamboo. Its warm tone and matte smooth finish combines beautiful art prints with environmental sensitivity. This is our most eco-friendly paper. Archival, museum quality. Light fastness rating of 100+ years. Hahnemühle Bamboo is a 290 gsm† cold press paper. †GSM=Grams per sq. meter, an indicator of the paper weight.
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Funding for this publication was provided by Envisioning Business, Inc.
Editors, Barbara S. Olejniczak
Steve Rothman
© 2015 Envisioning Business, Inc.
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All works by Andrzej Jakub Olejniczak
© 2014-15
Generative Vision Gallery, New York
Cover photos, “selfie” by author, 2015
catalog design by:
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