Intriguing and fascinating images, inspired by my near-sightedness. They appear to be paintings but are made with a photo camera.
Get to know me better
My name is Marcin Olesinski. I am a photographic artist, based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. I come originally from Warsaw, Poland, where I created my first artistic photos.
I am fascinated by all sorts of light, e.g. a lamp, the sun, a reflection on a piece of metal or on the surface of water.
Light is the object in the centre of the lens in all my works. For me, it is not a tool to achieve the right atmosphere in a photograph. It is the central object. That is why people call my work unique
Visualised light is also not the same as other photographed objects. It is not tangible. We cannot grip and grasp it with our hands. It constantly changes its form and the intensity of its colour.
That’s why catching light with camera is so exciting and such a challenge for me.
The form of my expression is inspired by my near-sightedness – i.e. disability to see good from the distance (Lat.: myopia).
The result of that in my work are intriguing and abstract images which may look like a graphic work or a painting, BUT are actually photos made with a camera. They present how a person with myopia experiences light without glasses on – a completely unknown experience to many people.
I want to nurture photography with a different approach, namely to use light as the object in the centre of the lens’ attention. So that it will conjure non-realistic images including not obvious compositions.
Approximately 21% of the world population is near-sighted and the numbers keep increasing.
People very often have complexes (especially children and teenagers).
They believe their eyes are not good enough, that they can see worse than other people. BUT what people do observe without their glasses can actually be a very special, unique and beautiful experience. Let’s see it as a bonus feature other people do not have.
And last but not least my friends: Near-sightedness is not a weakness, it is a strength and I do love working with this phenomenon!
Key Events
18-22 May 2022 – Rotterdam Photo Festival XL Edition – I presented a showcase of my works including a few of the latest photographs created during pandemic times.
Jul 2021 – Launch of the book “Everything Is Possible” in which my work, Myopia 310, was published.
1-31 Jul 2021 – My work, Myopia 310, participated in a public-space exhibition inside the Maastunnel and on the streets of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, organized by Publieke Werken Rotterdam.
5-24 Dec 2020 – My work, Myopia 109, participated in a group exhibition GUP New Dutch Photography 2021 at Kahmann Gallery in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
5 Dec 2020 – Launch of the book “GUP New 2021”, showcasing 100 new Dutch photographic talents, with publication of 5 of my works.
11 Oct 2020 – Launch of the book “Publieke Werken Rotterdam” in which my work, Myopia 67 Alien, was published.
1-23 Aug 2020 – My work, Myopia 67 Alien, participated in a group exhibition Transit, curated by Museum Boijmans van Beuningen and organized at Ahoy in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
29 Jul 2020 – until now – Three of my works are on loan at the restaurant Kanen by G at Havenstraat 131 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Myopia 67 Alien, Myopia 74 Magnetico and Myopia 136 Devotion.
9 Jul – 9 Aug 2020 – My work, Myopia 67 Alien, participated in a group open-air exhibition on the streets of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, organized by Publieke Werken Rotterdam.
1-29 Sep 2019 – MYOPIA – My first show took place at Pannekoekstraat 56A, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The exhibition showcased a selection of my works from 2007 until 2019.
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The Way I work
Quality of my work
All my works are printed as archival fin-art print on ink-jet printer. Next they are mounted to dibond. Finally they come with neutral thin frames, black or silver mat.
The photos from 2016 up to now come in standard size 60x80cm, and they can be resized up to 1.5x2m.
The photos from 2007 to 2015 are offered in standard size 30x40cm, and they can be resized up to 75cm x 1m.
Precise information about the colour of the frame and size of the work is available in the online gallery.
Limited availability
All works are available in 5 copies only. In the online gallery you can see which copy is currently available.
One additional copy of each work is meant for the artist himself for co-operation with galleries and museums.
Authenticity
Each copy is signed by the artist at the back of the work and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, also signed by the artist.
Ordering my work
The prices are available on request via e-mail or telephone listed below.
All works will be printed and framed upon the order and payment receipt. Production process requires maximum 15 working days.
Please contact me directly for more stories behind each work, the price and delivery time.
Abstract Photography by Marcin Olesinski 