Maciej Świeszewski

Maciej Świeszewski is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Painting. His primary academic and artistic focus centers on drawing as a fundamental discipline within contemporary visual arts, with decades of dedicated practice culminating in significant exhibitions and publications.

Research interests emphasize the multifaceted nature of drawing, exploring:

• Formal composition through acute angles and intricate line work
• Expressive techniques balancing intellectual discipline with technical precision
• Sensual and humorous dimensions of visual storytelling
• Authenticity in long-term artistic development

The 2017 exhibition at ŁAŹNIA 2 Centre for Contemporary Art (Gdańsk) showcased his extensive body of work, later documented in the 2018 monograph Maciej Świeszewski; Drawing co-published by the Academy of Fine Arts and Tadeusz Serocki Publishing House.

Academic contributions include serving as academic editor for his monograph, with critical analyses by international scholars including Dr. Demosthenes Davvetas (University of Paris VIII) and Prof. Adam Myjak (Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw). The publication received institutional support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.