Self-portrait
(Photography - 2015)
Self-portrait
(Photography - 2015)
"Perhaps no one loves life more than those who know
how easy it is to lose nature's most precious gift."
T. Piotrowski
T h e A r t o f P h i l o s o p h y
My Path to Art
I studied philosophy to understand who we are, and to better understand myself and others.
During my studies, I gained many insights that changed my perception of the world and what truly matters within it. Over time, a desire grew in me: not to keep these cognitions to myself, but to share them with others.
I wanted to pass them on — in a form that is not only understood, but also experienced.
This is how I came to art.
Art became for me a medium that does not merely explain thoughts, but makes them visible. A place where philosophical ideas can take shape beyond language.
The physical work and the accompanying text belong together in my view. One reveals what the other can only suggest. An object can pose a question that a text deepens. A text can make visible what is already present within the object.
In this way, I can express my intention both visually and mentally.
And so, my artworks came into being...
Aesthetica II.
The Idea Behind My Works
I have observed that instructions and proposed solutions often help people only for a short time. They are understood, they resonate briefly — and then fade again, while old, unhelpful patterns return.
Real change rarely comes from a single moment of insight, but from repetition: from being reminded of a truth again and again until it becomes part of how we think and act.
Art can play a particular role in this process.
I create an artwork together with a philosophical text. The image then continues to recall the ideas within the text.
When we encounter an image or object repeatedly, it can quietly anchor an idea or attitude within us. Over time, this repetition shapes not only our thinking, but also our identity.
My work is based on this idea.
For example, a businessman who is reminded every day to act with professionalism will eventually begin to think and behave accordingly — not through conscious effort, but through repetition. In this way, an idea is not only understood, but embodied.
My works aim to create such recurring moments: simple, quiet encounters that keep certain truths present in everyday life. Not as instruction, but as gentle reminders.
What my art is not intended for
1. I do not wish to promote any special philosophy, ideology, belief or religion. I have no political ambitions and do not wish to support any political party either openly or covertly. That's why I use completely traditional definitions from the Marrian Webster Online Dictionary, which is available to everyone, and analyze them and give real examples. So that everyone can understand them, through the eyes of a philosopher.
Among other things, I would like to show that the solution to our problems is right in front of our eyes. You just have to be able to interpret them correctly! And through the examples, everyone can see the truth of these things for themselves.
2. I tried to write simply so that the texts could be understood by everyone. Without technical terms and foreign words. I want to open people's eyes and not come across as pompous, incredibly smart or educated.
3. I don't want to convince you of anything against your will. And I don't want to be authoritarian or impose my ideas on anyone. I just want everyone to honestly look at these things for themselves and find their own truth...
This is very important...