Artist Statement
Questions surrounding the human condition, society and identity, it’s complex dialogue of finely intertwined mechanisms, from status to class to consumerism and throw-away mentality.
I am interested in questioning things that have exceeded their original function. What gives us our values, our freedom/s, our knowledge and self worth?
Can art be the tool to question what’s right and correct, and what is illicit and illegal? I deliberately use sub-aesthetic and found materials in a blunt way to call into question the traditional hierarchies and distinctions between art mediums, aesthetics and our normal associations with the nature of materials, and their industrial origins.
I draw my inspiration from nature, the archetypes of social realism and the energetic calligraphy of street art, the human form, contemporary society and our everyday surroundings.

History/Bio
Cezary Stulgis born in Poland and based in Queensland, Cezary spread his studies between the two countries to achieve a skilled balance of classical craftsmanship and contemporary education. After completing his Certificate of Art and Design at Gateway TAFE in Brisbane, receiving a High Achievement Award, Cezary achieved his Bachelor of Visual Arts at Queensland University of Technology. Moving to Krakow, he completed his Masters with Distinction at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts, Faculty of Sculpture before returning to Brisbane. Cezary comes from a graffiti background he rose to fame in the early 90’s (under the name of Cruel) appearing on the streets of Brisbane and than Poland and Europe. Since then his distinctive work has won him a reputation far beyond Brisbane. Cezary has transformed this energy in to painting and sculpture and developing his personal style. He has successfully completed numerus Public Art Commissions with in the Brisbane CBD and continues to exhibit extensively through out Australia.