TIERRA COCIDA_2023, 46 x 97,5 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on wood
ISLA INVISIBLE AZUL_2023, triptych 3* 50 x 20 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on canvas
ISLA INVISIBLE ROJA_2023, 45 x 92 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on wood
PANGEA_2024, 60 x 160 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on canvas
CHARCO DE LA VIRGEN_2024, 60 x 60 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on washable kraft paper
LA PARED_2024, tetraptych 4* 35 x 27 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on woodboard
PUNTA DE TENO_2024, tetraptych 4* 27 x 35 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on woodboard
CHARCO ROQUE_2023, 47 x 92 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on wood
MIRADOR DE BUENAVISTA_2023, 48 x 92 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on wood
ROCA DE TAJAO_2023, 44 x 90 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on wood
CUEVAS DE BOCINEGRO_2024, triptych 3* 27 x 35 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on woodboard
CHARCO DEL VIENTO_2023, 48 x 92 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on wood
ACHIPIELAGO CHINIJO_2023, 45 x 92 cm,
magmatic rocks, pigments & acrylic resin on wood
MAGMATIC
In this project, Paweł Korab Kowalski delves into the elemental forces of nature, transforming raw materials into profound expressions of texture, color, and form. The artist incorporates magmatic rock fillers and prepares his own paints using powdered lava and natural earth pigments. This "alchemical" process not only imbues his works with an unparalleled depth and tactile quality but also connects his practice to the primordial origins of art and materiality.
Each painting in Magmatic is a dialogue between control and expression. The granular textures of powdered lava, blended with rich earth pigments, create surfaces that are both rugged and luminous. Shades of deep ochre, sepia, umber and oxidized red evoke landscapes forged by fire, while subtle gradients and fissures suggest the relentless shaping of time. Pure ultramarine, used prominently by the artist, refers to the forces of water and atmosphere—elements that co-create the earth and sustain life. Korab Kowalski’s use of natural materials is more than aesthetic; it is a philosophical commitment to grounding art in the authentic essence of the world around us.
The artist’s works challenge conventional boundaries between painting and sculpture, as the incorporation of magmatic fillers lends a three-dimensional quality to the canvases. The interplay of light and shadow across these textured surfaces creates an immersive experience, drawing the viewer into an intimate encounter with the raw, untamed mistery of the planet. >>>>more
