A Compelling Game That Blends Fiction and Reality. Piotr Kosiewski speaks with Oskar Dawicki Cover Image

Zajmująca zabawa w mieszanie fikcji z rzeczywistością. Z Oskarem Dawickim rozmawia Piotr Kosiewski
A Compelling Game That Blends Fiction and Reality. Piotr Kosiewski speaks with Oskar Dawicki

Author(s): Piotr Kosiewski
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Instytut im. Jerzego Grotowskiego
Keywords: Visual Arts; Performing Arts; Film; Oskar Dawicki; Interview

Summary/Abstract: In speaking of his work on Performer, Dawicki says that film is the finest tool for modeling reality. He then explains his relationship to neo-avant-garde art, stating that he is most interested in the issue of freedom of lifestyle behind the iron curtain. Speaking of his education and interest in performance, Dawicki stresses the impact that Zbigniew Warpechowski had on him. The artist also defines his relationship with art institutions and curators. The main subject of the conversation, however, is the process of mixing fiction and reality, wherein Dawicki has made himself the object of creativity. "I try to see my situation as more amusing than terrifying,” he sums up.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 115/116
  • Page Range: 38-42
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish