Bartłomiej ŚNIECIŃSKI (1977), Anglerfish; 2022

Bronze, tanzanite on granite base; 59 x 30 x 10 cm
Ed. ⅖
Signed BS.

Bartłomiej Sniecinski creates sculptures out of an inner uncontrollable need of his soul. After many years of photographic passion, he decided to reach for something new and find another way to express his artistic vision. He found an outlet for his creativity in sculpture. His work is inspired by everyday life, which in Sniecinski's works is devoid of routine and the mundane of permanently repetitive activities. What he creates is a reflection of his observations, personal judgments and intuitions. He experiments with form and concepts. His work has quickly found an audience, and art galleries are eager to exhibit his work. Sculptures have been presented at the 9th International Art Review of Alternatives 33, among others, and works are in private collections in Europe and beyond.

The sculpture of this oceanic creature allows one to reflect on the aestheticization of nature. While it is easy to admire a small cat or dog, even a small crocodile is more comforting than threatening, there are plenty of organisms that seem repulsive at first glance. The body structure in the perception of disproportion is actually unusual, the fearsome teeth and the peculiar way of obtaining food and reproduction make the anglerfish organisms perfectly adapted to life in the murky depths. Presented in a somewhat simplistic way, the fish that escapes common aesthetics is so bizarre that it becomes beautiful. The sculpture is complemented by a mineral that for centuries has delighted in form and color. The question remains what is beauty, not only in art. The sculpture can add a definite character to many an interior, and will also be a great choice for collectors.