Filip GRUSZCZYŃSKI (b. 1978), Melancholia, 2023

oil, canvas, 73 x 61 cm, signed p.d.: Filippo X 2023

Filip Gruszczyński was born on May 29, 1978 in Warsaw, Poland. He graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology, receiving his diploma in 2004. From an early age he was interested in drawing and painting, consistently developing his artistic passion.

Since 2010, he has participated in auctions of Young and New Art organized by auction houses Polswiss Art, Desa Unicum, Sopot Auction House, Rempex and Agra Art. In 2011, he took part in a multifaceted event organized by the Rempex auction house during the Night of Museums in Warsaw, and also presented his works at the Dorum Art Gallery.

The artist has had numerous solo exhibitions, including at the Bemowo Artbem Center (2009, 2010), the Tamika Center (2012) and the Agora (2017). In 2015, his works were presented at the Japanese Inspirations group exhibition at the Embassy of Japan. In April 2019, he participated in the Art Spring Show in Barcelona, presenting his works at the Art Nou Mil-lenni gallery. In May 2019, he also presented them in a solo exhibition entitled Endemic Size, held during the Night of Museums at the Center for Cultural Promotion in Warsaw's Praga district.

In May 2023, his solo exhibition was held at the Nerlish Gallery in Hamburg, organized as part of the "Night of Consulates in Hamburg" celebrations at the residence of the Consul General of the Republic of Poland. In June 2023, the artist presented his works at the De Weryha gallery in Hamburg, and also took part in the first edition of ART SHOW at the Norblin Factory in Warsaw.

Filip Gruszczynski's paintings are in many private collections in Poland and abroad, including Belgium, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden and South Africa.

Gruszczynski is seen as an artist full of passion and positive energy, drawing inspiration from the richness of culture, history, mythology and literature. His vast and highly evocative imagination remains the main source of inspiration for his work.