Paul Hulewicz
based in Switzerland, photographer and mixed-media artist
Statement
Describing my work means going from street photography through straight images of nature and interpreted landscapes to more and more abstract approach. This is where I am now and this search for “what is this” and “why this” is my permanent motivation. Surprise, ambiguity and unanswered questions are best ingredients. The intuitive combination of forms, shades and colors is a fascinating process in seeing and creating abstraction. My sources of ideas are in external natural landscapes, man-made structures as well as imagined objects and forms. Unlike the previously practiced black and white photography, color has become a very important element of my work. Photography is not any more the only and essential element of my art. Manual creation as acrylic transfers, collages, gelli printing and over-painting have all become an integral part of my work. Mixed-media is giving great freedom of interpretation leading to mysterious imperfections and unpredictable results. They aim to remind us of our own fragility and limits of human comprehension.
The notion of construction and destruction in abstract art is very close to me. This concept was beautifully expressed by Anselm Kiefer who said that “the ruins are the beginning”. Ruination, chaos and previous unfruitful efforts are probably this beginning he is talking about.
Abstraction is my means of searching for new visual directions accessing the subconscious. Creating abstract images where order and chaos, beauty and devastation are intertwined refers to our contemporary times.
Exhibitions, Awards, Press Articles
- 2024 – Finalist in the Fine Art Awards by Dodho Magazine, Barcelona, Spain
- 2022 – Publication in Dodho – Independent International Magazine, Barcelona, Spain.
The series “Inspired by Unpredictable” https://www.dodho.com/paul-hulewicz-inspired-by-unpredictable/ - 2022 – Spotlight Single Image Contest Winner – Black&White Magazine, Category Flowers/ Plants/ Fruits, October 2022 issue
- 2022 – Award in Looking Back-Looking Forward Contest – Black&White Magazine, Category Alternative Digital Processes, June 2022 issue
- 2020 – Merit Award – Portfolio Photo Contest – Black&White Magazine
- 2019 – Single Image Contest – Black&White Magazine, Categories Abstract and Digital/ Analog Manipulation
- 2018 – Honorable Mention – IPA, Category Nature
- 2017 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Awards, Category Abstract
- 2017 – Merit Award – Portfolio Photo Contest – Black&White Magazine
- 2008 – Exhibition “Noir et Couleur” – Bibliothèque Médiatique Municipale, Vevey, Switzerland
- 2008 – Exhibition “Noir et Couleur” – Gallery Photophore, Chexbres, Switzerland
- 2008 – Portfolio published in the magazine “Réponses Photo”, France
- 2006 – Photo Contests of Allauch, France – two photographs awarded
- 2006 – Article in the Polish Journal of Photography “Fotografia” “Cities by Paul Hulewicz in Paris Espace Beaurepaire”
- 2006 – Exhibition in Gallery Espace Beaurepaire, Paris – Street photographs in London and Paris
