G. Gust - Oko

This painting is one of my most intense works. In 'Oku' I wanted to move away from coldness and distance, evoking emotions directly through color and form.
While working on this painting, I focused on the idea of a gaze that not only observes but actually radiates energy. I wanted to create a composition from which you can't look away—a piece that almost shouts from the canvas.
The choice of palette was not accidental. Red, orange, and purple are colors of passion, fire, but also pain and anger. I designed the background in the form of dynamic, radiating brushstrokes that converge in the center. This serves to intensify the impression of centrifugal force, as if all the energy of the universe concentrates at that single point.
The central iris resembles a glowing star or a planet in a state of boiling. Its texture is thick, almost tangible. This is not an ordinary human eye – it is a symbol of vigilance, a divine presence, or an inner, burning conscience.
I placed vertical, dark streaks under the eye that resemble tears or blood. This introduces an element of tragedy. I wanted to show that even a force as powerful, almost solar, as this eye can carry sadness or suffering within it.
The 'Eye' for me is a study in intensity. I wanted the viewer to feel confronted by this gaze. It is a painting about a truth that can be burning and painful, but from which there is no escape. The radiant background suggests that what we see influences our entire surroundings — our gaze creates the world or destroys it.
This work is meant to evoke unease, as well as fascination, with the strength of the human spirit and emotions that can set reality alight.

​G. Gust is the signature used by Grzegorz Gust (born 1973 in Grudziądz).
Jest is an active, contemporary artist specializing in mixed media painting, which allows him to experiment with various structures, textures, and light.
His work is a subtle blend of abstraction and surrealism with naturalist elements and a touch of fairy tale, symbolically conveying the harmony between humans and nature. The artist emphasizes emotional expression in his work, and his paintings invite viewers to reflect on the fleeting beauty of the surrounding world.
Grzegorz Gust is the author of solo and group exhibitions, and his works adorn private collections both domestically and abroad.
Member of ZAP (Association of Visual Artists).

The artist is present on the Polish art market.
His works appear at auctions, including Young Art auctions at renowned auction houses (e.g., Desa Unicum). Auction valuations suggest he is a recognizable name in this segment.
The auction description refers to him as an 'Artist and forester with a passion,' and his works are 'deeply rooted in nature and also in personal experiences,' which corresponds with the organic, dendritic style of the artwork.
It focuses on emotional expression and brings the viewer into a state of reflection on the surrounding world.
Grzegorz Gust is a contemporary Polish artist whose work plays a key role in exploring the harmony between nature and painterly form. His painting is characterized by a keen sensitivity to color and attention to the textural layer of the image. In his creative process, Gust often draws on botanical motifs, interpreting them in a subtle yet modern way. By employing bold background structures and a subdued color palette, the artist creates atmospheric compositions designed to bring tranquility and aesthetic balance to interiors. Grzegorz Gust's works are appreciated by collectors seeking authentic, subdued art that is meticulously crafted.
Grzegorz Gust (G. Gust) is a well-known and active painter in the context of Polish contemporary art, especially in the field of auction art.
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