

Lukasz Olek
Born: 1982
Hometown: Warsaw
Based in: Warsaw
Born: 1982
Hometown: Warsaw
Based in: Warsaw
Lukasz Olek (born in 1982, Warsaw). Applied graphic designer, illustrator, and creative director with several advertising agencies for over 15 years. He has now associated his professional life with the English agency MiltonBrown, where as Art Director and Executive Producer he coordinates film and video productions. After years of drawing with pencil and ink, he has now discovered the colours of acrylic paints.
He creates mainly dark, large-format abstractions and turpist portraits. Fascinated by the works of Francis Bacon, Marek Rothko and Lucian Freud. In his works he often focuses on the study of texture and colour by resorting to non-obvious materials and media.
11.2020 The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
07.2020 Project Art, Bonifacio Hotel Gallery. solo exhibition „Blinkered”
06.2020 Targi Sztuki Dostępnej, Warszawa
10.2019 Targi Sztuki Dostępnej, Warszawa
06.2019 Targi Sztuki Dostępnej, Warszawa
05.2019 Project Art Gallery, “Landscape is just the beginning”, group exhibition
04.2019 Moderna Gallery, 19 dzielnica, group exhibition
29.03.2019 “Blinkered”, Ney Gallery, Warsaw, solo exhibition
I make stuff for me, which you eventually buy.
What inspires you?
Landscapes, loneliness, calm... single malt whisky...
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
landscapes, minimalism, surreal,
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Mark Rothko, Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon,
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
time
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
A cup for coffee should be plainly distinguishable from a cup of dirty water from brushes
Where do you go for inspiration?
i go get lost...
Education
Vistula Academy
Poland, 2007
Awards
Europe Art Fair, 1st place, Galleries award
2021
Exhibitions
Blinkered
Poland, 2021
Blinkered (Bonifacio Gallery)
Poland, 2021
Landscape is just the beginning
Poland, 2020
Blinkered (Ney Gallery)
Poland, 2020
Press