Rad Husak: Altered Perspectives
Rad Husak, a contemporary process-driven mixed media artist, was born in Poland in 1984. Based in London and with a Masters鈥檚 degree from the Royal College of Art, his practice is firmly situated in the expanded field of print. Through intensive research and experimentation, Husak has developed his own process 鈥� defining the technique of pigment transfer combined with paint and hand-drawn elements on sandblasted aluminium, paper and canvas. His innovative approach and use of everyday materials enable him to continuously develop his technique.
By impressing images onto a variety of media, his work implies movement while referencing the trace itself. This new and dynamic approach to printmaking re-contextualises these by employing the glitch, digitally altering and manipulating the representation in the process.
In his work, Husak is attempting to bring order into a world that feels chaotic, beauty where there is ugliness. Taking humble aluminium, he transforms it into something which sparkles akin to stardust. Blasting through the outer layers of the metal, he reveals the reflective inner 鈥� heightening what was utilitarian and creating a sensation of something which is greater than itself. Husak is scratching at the divine, creating a moment of wonder.
Within his figurative series, the timeless tradition of the nude is inherent. The strong influence of religious art from the Renaissance and High Baroque, with their intricate details, emotional depth and dramatic light, continues to be a source of inspiration. This fusion of traditional and modern creates a powerful visual experience that speaks to the enduring relevance of religious art today.
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Rad Husak, a contemporary process-driven mixed media artist, was born in Poland in 1984. Based in London and with a Masters鈥檚 degree from the Royal College of Art, his practice is firmly situated in the expanded field of print. Through intensive research and experimentation, Husak has developed his own process 鈥� defining the technique of pigment transfer combined with paint and hand-drawn elements on sandblasted aluminium, paper and canvas. His innovative approach and use of everyday materials enable him to continuously develop his technique.
By impressing images onto a variety of media, his work implies movement while referencing the trace itself. This new and dynamic approach to printmaking re-contextualises these by employing the glitch, digitally altering and manipulating the representation in the process.
In his work, Husak is attempting to bring order into a world that feels chaotic, beauty where there is ugliness. Taking humble aluminium, he transforms it into something which sparkles akin to stardust. Blasting through the outer layers of the metal, he reveals the reflective inner 鈥� heightening what was utilitarian and creating a sensation of something which is greater than itself. Husak is scratching at the divine, creating a moment of wonder.
Within his figurative series, the timeless tradition of the nude is inherent. The strong influence of religious art from the Renaissance and High Baroque, with their intricate details, emotional depth and dramatic light, continues to be a source of inspiration. This fusion of traditional and modern creates a powerful visual experience that speaks to the enduring relevance of religious art today.
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