Jacek Kornacki

Jacek Kornacki is a Professor and Head of the Painting Department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. He graduated from the Faculty of Painting and Graphic Arts at the same institution, earning his diploma under Professor Mieczysław Olszewski. Since 2019, he has held the academic title of Professor and served as Dean of the Faculty of Painting from 2016 to 2020. His artistic practice spans painting, drawing, and installations, with a focus on cultural preservation and contemporary social issues.

• Academic affiliation: Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk
• Leadership roles: Former Dean (2016-2020), Current Head of Painting Department

Research and Artistic Interests:

• Anthropological themes in art
• Postmodern reinterpretation of historical artifacts
• Art-science imaging collaborations
• Transplantology awareness campaigns
• Artistic interventions in public spaces