Absence

Abandoned house interiors, dilapidated public buildings, deserted cityscapes create spaces of absence and, at the same time, of a weirdly emphasised, timeless presence.

The latest works by Krzysztof Rzeźniczek, a lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, most frequently depict a deserted small town night view, with elements of road infrastructure, an island with a single tree, and a lighting pole. Sometimes there is a lonely figure or a car parked on the side of the road. In the harsh, artificial light, the ordinary surroundings and even accidental situations and objects appearing in them create a mysterious atmosphere, resounding with surreal anxiety.