1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece? Is the original still available?
Nawer: It’s a part of my new series of artwork from the 2014 special for group show in Lazarides Gallery . The original artwork is still available in Lazarides.
1xRun: Was these piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had?
Nawer: Its part of 3 artworks I did for this group show ‘JEDNAKOWO RÓŻNI’ in Lazarides.
1xRUN: What materials were used to create this piece with?
Nawer: Mixmedia, acrylic, and spray paint on canvas.
1xRun: When was this piece created?
Nawer: This piece was created at the end of 2014.
1xRun: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
Nawer: PERFECTION is what haunts me. It beguiles my imagination and disturbs my sleep. It introduces a dissonance into my perception of reality. The worst thing about perfection is that it is unattainable and that I will never achieve it. The best you can do is trying to approach it. For that reason BEYOND PERFECTION is an attempt at escaping IT; taking a look beyond it and immersing yourself in the space other than this possessed by the unattainable. This is where I was trying to find the matter and inspiration for the series. I employed COLOR and SPACE. My aim was to help the recipients find DEPTH because depth allows to escape PERFECTION. During this journey I was searching for new materials which would match my emotions and which, with their natural forms, would deny PERFECTION. Concrete seemed an ideal pick. It is commonly associated with metropolitan urban spaces having a significant impact on the way SPACE is perceived and experienced. At first sight concrete seems flawless but once you take a closer look at its texture you know how far it is from the goddamned PERFECTION.
The works have their own code, coloring and rhythm. These function together as a whole and are intended to operate as a series of impulses and impressions; they are meant to stimulate and intensify the impressions. They form a complete collection of sensations. The choice of materials was not accidental. It is supposed to take the recipients to a space they are fully familiar with but of its crucial influence on their life they may not know. We live next door to PERFECTION but are never able to touch it.
1xRun: How long did this piece take to complete?
Nawer: This piece took about one week
1xRun: What do you feel is unique about this piece?
Nawer: I think that the fresh color palette and some really small details make this piece unique.
1xRun: Describe these piece in one gut reaction word.
Nawer: Incidental.
1xRun: As we start a new year, tells us a bit about some of your favorite moments from 2014.
Nawer: I love to collaborate with other artist so for me best moments form 2014 was walls I did with Augustine Kofie in Krakow, Eindhoven wit SatOne, Washington with Reka, and many others!
(See photos from the wall with Kofie here)
1xRun: What are your plans for 2015? Any big shows or events coming up that you’d like to share?
Nawer: My next stop is my solo show in Tokyo at the end of February.
1xRun: Where can we find you?
Nawer: Instagram @n_nawer – Facebook – Behance
-1xRUN