grzegorz wełnicki

Godly Confluence

Devprayag is a town located at the foothills of the Himalayas. In this unique place, two rivers, Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, converge to form the Ganges River, revered as India’s Mother River. Over 900 km down-stream, on its banks in the holy city of Varanasi, dozens of bodies are burned on funeral pyres each day by the Untouchables, undergoing their final earthly transformation.

Awareness

Through the big hole (latin: “foramen magnum”), the medulla oblongata exits the skull and continues as the spinal cord within the vertebral canal. These three elements: the brain within the skull, the medulla oblongata, and the spinal cord, collectively form the central nervous system.

Your name
Grzegorz Wełnicki
Place of birth
Warsaw, Poland
Place where you live now
Warsaw, Poland
3 words to describe you
Developing human being
Why do you take pictures?
Photography is my way of communicating topics that matter to me. The images I create aim to evoke reflection and emotions in the viewer.
Where do you get your inspiration?
I draw my inspiration from painting and new technologies. I also like to take inspiration from observations of nature - with special attention to light.
Who are your influences?
Francis Bacon, Antoine d'Agata, Paweł Bownik, Karol Radziszewski
What determines the subject matter you choose?
The choice of topic is determined by my life experiences, and situations in my environment
What impact would you like your art to have?
I would like my art to evoke emotions and give space for reflection
What artwork do you never get bored with?
I am not bored by art that gives me time and space to reflect on a given topic. This is rare in today's fast-paced times
Is there anything you want to add?
Art is a way to feel the world

Event horizon

During an autopsy, pathologists remove internal organs for thorough examination to determine the cause of death. This process may involve the removal of the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines, and other vital organs. After examination, the organs are placed in a plastic bag, which is then inserted into the abdominal cavity. Finally, technicians stitch up the body using strong surgical threads.

The stitching process aims to close all incisions and restore the external appearance of the body as closely as possible to its natural state.

Tissue

Bioprinting 3D and tissue engineering are advanced technologies that have the potential to revolutionize regenerative medicine. The Foundation of Research and Science Development is engaged in creating bionic pancreatic tissues using 3D bioprinting technology. The project focuses on developing functional pancreatic lobules that can aid in the treatment of diabetes and other pancreas-related diseases.

No’am
Project statement

“Man is what he is not
and he is not what he is”
Jean-Paul Charles Sartre

No’am is a journey inspired by the death of a loved one, aiming to draw attention to the essence of being in the context of presence. Abstract portraits of people who are close to the theme of death intertwine with photographs of objects intended to bring us closer to the theme of the drive for survival through technology. Inspired by Sartre's idea that one is always in the process of becoming, this journey emphasizes the continuous process of transformation inherent in presence.

Grzegorz Wełnicki
@welnicki

Release

Julia, a multimedia artist, found working on the project “Return from Arkhangelsk” to be a means of processing the near-loss of her life and aiding her in the grieving process. The accident that took a close person forever changed her life.

Group portrait

Pacemakers must be removed from bodies before cremation due to the risk of explosion during the process. The high temperatures reached during cremation can cause the pacemaker to explode, potentially damaging older cremation furnaces.

Grail

A fragment of a lower limb prosthesis.

Cut

Monika. Cancer has defined the horizon of life.

Cloudy

Within a few hours after death, the cornea begins to lose its transparency, becoming cloudy and dull. This is partly due to the loss of hydration.

Silos

Containers by KrioRus for storing bodies and brains of the deceased. Cryopreservation is the process of freezing cells or tissues at very low temperatures, typically using liquid nitrogen. The goal is to preserve them in a state that may allow for potential future revival when medical technology permits.