TOMASZ MADAJCZAK
MULTI-MEDIA VISUAL ARTIST – EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKER
ART FACILITATOR
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Born in 1979 Gorzów Wlkp., Poland | Nationality: Irish/Polish
Based in Ireland since 2003
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Based in West Cork, I am a multimedia visual artist who works with photography, sound, video, and physical objects. My artistic practice often manifests in installations or interactive setups. My methodology is based on deep listening, developing resonance that emerges from encountered situations. My approach is often collaborative, involving fellow artists and groups, I strive to deliver work of the highest quality.
Working with young people is particularly fascinating to me due to the dynamic nature and openness of their minds. I prioritise experimentation and value the voices of youth, allowing them to lead the creative process while also directing it and paying close attention to individual perspectives. I am committed to exploring new directions in art-making and skill-sharing by blending established knowledge and skills with innovative approaches and modern technologies.
EDUCATION
1994 – 1998 High school Gorzów Wlkp, Poland
1998 – 2003 Studied at the University of Fine Arts, Poznań, Poland
2003 Masters (art photography and art installation) The University of Fine Arts, Poznań, Poland (Diploma obtained from
the Intermedia Dept. led by Prof. Andrzej Syska)
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS
2024 The Realm of Trauma - 49 North Street, Skebbereen, Co.Cork, Ireland
2024 Museum of Languages for Young Audiences - Linnenhal Art Centre, Castlebar, Co.Mayo,
Ireland
2023 Liquid Presence - multimedia site-specific art installation, The Guesthouse Project,
Cork City, Ireland
2019 Complete Immersion – post residency/site specific installation, Uillinn/West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, Ireland
2018 Hybrid Identity - post residency exhibition - The Guesthouse, Cork City, Ireland
2017 Areas of Presence - post residency exhibition - The Guesthouse, Cork City, Ireland
2016 Neomorth - Uillinn/West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, Ireland
2015 Processes of Change - Tactic Cork Gallery, Cork, Ireland
2013 Processes of Change - Art space “Lamus”, Gorzów Wlkp., Poland
2013 Processes of Change - Uillinn/ West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, Ireland
2005 Interpenetration - (interactive installation) Gallery of Photography and New Media, Gorzów Wlkp, Poland
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 Trauma - two artist exhibition, Espace Berthelot, Brussels, Belgium
2023 Liquid Presence - creation of performative multimedia feedback loop space, durational 3 hour performance
2023 Colour of My Breath - Collaborative film screening, Pallas Project, Dublin, Ireland
2023 Karavansarai - collaborative video installation,Polo del ‘900 , Tourin, Italy
2023 Colour of My Breath - Collaborative film screening and panel discussion, Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen.
2022 Karavansarai - collaborative video installation, Brussels, Belgium
2022 Colour of My Breath - collaborative film premiere, Tuam, Ireland
2022 Karavansarai - collaborative video installation, Pallas Project, Dublin
2022 Little Stories - collaborative work presentation, Culture Night, Uillinn/West Cork Arts Centre
2022 Listening Stones - Sound Installation, Earth Rising Festival, IMMA, Dubin
2022 You Breathe Me - Interactive performance and projection, IMMA, Dublin
2022 Fragments in Constellation - group exhibition in O’Driscoll building - Skibbereen Arts Festival
2022 Listening Stones - in-studio exhibition Uillinn/West Cork Art Centre
2021 Photo Focal - Photo Exhibition, Skibbereen Arts Festival
2021 NoSpace – A series of films screened during Culture Night, Skibbereen
2021 Unspoken Tongue - Collaborative interactive installation, Kinsale
2021 Unspoken Tongue - Durational Performance, Mother Tongues Festival, Dublin
2020 No Space - Series of Art Collaborations, Films, Performances, Installations,
Private studio West Cork and Uillinn/West Cork Art Centre
2020 Imagine - Refugee Art Festival, group exhibition, Dublin
2020 Transhumance - group exhibition, Dublin
2020 Thought Space - a written word performance and installation “Mother Tongues Festival, Rua Red Gallery, Dublin
2020 Art in Action Uillinn/West Cork Arts Centre
2019 Sztuka Szuka i Stuka - MOOS Art Centre, Gorzów Wlkp, Poland
2018 Light Sensitive - Blue House Gallery, Schull, Co.Cork, Ireland
2014 Scale Factor - The Guesthouse, Cork, Ireland
2014 Scale Factor - Terminal08 , Gorzow Wlkp. Poland
2011 Mind Gardens - two artist exhibition, Working Artists Studios, Skibbereen, Ireland
2010 Art=Adding – international Art Festival , Szczecin , Poland
2010 Cuisle Ag Ardu – “An Gailearai” Falcarragh, Co.Donegal , Ireland
2010 The Pursuit of Happiness – international exhibition, “Arsenal” gallery, Poznań, Poland
2009 Inspirations – international exhibition , Bad Freienwalde, Germany
2009 Waiting In The Wings – performance / installation festival, Maastricht , Netherlands
2009 ID Art Festival - (interactive installation), Terminal 08, Gorzow Wlkp. Poland
2008 Autumn Saloon - (video) The Art Centre of Gorzów City, Poland
2008 Re-Lines - (concrete poetry installation) Art Festival “Labirynt”, Kłodzko, Poland
GENERAL ARTS EXPERIENCE
From 2010 to the present, I have been actively involved in Arts and Education in West Cork including working at Uillinn/West Cork Art Centre as art workshop facilitator/Arts Coordinator. Amongst others, work has included:
2023 - 2024 Trauma - An artistic enquiry developed in relation to trauma, misplacement and struggles of identifying: ethnic,
cultural identity and personal belonging.
2020 – 2024 Initiation and facilitation of Draw Mind Matters teenage art youth group, Skibbereen.
2022 Development of Little Stories, a collaborative work with Dr.Paul Green based on Irish folklore and tales.
2021 Museum of Languages for young audiences – an innovative and ambitious project realized in partnership with
Mother-Tongues Festival, Dublin.
2020 - 2023 Member of ART NOMADS collective
2019 Guest Lecturer at Sherkin Island TUDublin - BAVA Course.
2019 Facilitator of Photography and specialist collodion/photographic workshops for adults, West Cork.
2014 - 2020 Facilitation of Youth art workshops Art Club in West Cork Art Centre, Skibbereen
2014 Facilitator on Beyond Sound Communication art project involving members of the deaf community from Co.Cork.
2012 – 13 Art workshops realized with teenagers from Bantry (2013) and Clonakilty (2012) and creation of an experimental
movie: The Wheel of Life.
2012 – 13 Active involvement in Skibbereen Arts Festival; developed The Voice of Ireland - Who Am I? project, created with
older aged people attending Skibbereen Day Care Centre.
2005 - 2010 Facilitation of workshops with children, teenagers and adults in Falcarragh, Dunfanaghy, Co.Donegal
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