Piotr Zabłocki
Born in Wrocław (1966), lives in Gdańsk, works in Gdynia (Poland).
A graduate of postgraduate studies in art therapy (Medical University of Gdańsk, 2013) and the University of Gdańsk (Master’s Degree in Economics 1992, PhD 2011).
Piotr Zabłocki uses a creative method based on multiple exposure. Overlapping of individual images inside the camera at the moment of shooting makes subsequent edition of the composition impossible and is, in the author’s opinion, a reflection of irreversible processes taking place in the human’s soul. The only possible action is cropping, which is the equivalent of repressing some experiences into the subconscious. Thoughtful, intentional accentuating of the details, as well as the choice of brightness and contrast reflect the overall emotional condition. Drawing attention to specific elements of the picture determines the order in which they are perceived by a viewer. The order affects the final impression, which is the basis for the ultimate spiritual trace. The existing situation serves as a pretext for creating a story which raises a question of irreversible passing of time. The analogy between the way a camera works and a human mind’s cognitive act of perceiving constitutes a wider intellectual background. This act of perceiving co-shapes the emotions enabling to experience the world, and a work of art in particular.
