Grzegorz Gust - Płonąca stodoła

In this painting I aimed to capture the destructive—and at the same time fascinating—force of fire. "Burning Barn" is not a literal illustration of a fire—it’s a study of the element, of light, and of the violent transformation of matter. This work is meant to vibrate with energy and to attract the eye with its non-obvious structure.
The use of oil paints allowed me to build fleshy, thick textures. The right-hand side of the canvas almost seems to come out at the viewer thanks to the impasto technique, conveying the rawness of charred wood and the glow of embers.
A composition based on vertical brushstrokes and spatula strokes builds tension. Here we see a clash between hot reds and yellows and cooler, darker grays and browns, which creates an incredible effect of drama and depth.
Thanks to layered color application, the image “burns” anew with every light source. In bright sunlight, vivid oranges dominate, whereas in the evenings, under point lighting, the mysterious darkness and the texture of the scorch marks come to the foreground.
Thanks to the 80x60 cm format, the painting has ideal proportions to become a dominant focal point in a modern living room or bedroom. Its intense, warm color palette perfectly counters the cold of minimalist grays, concrete, or white, bringing energy and authentic artistic edge to the room.
Signed artwork, ready for display. The painted sides allow it to be hung without a frame, highlighting its modern and austere character.

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 auctions at well-known auction houses. The estimates at auctions suggest that he is a recognizable name in this market 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 Polish contemporary artist whose works place the search for harmony between nature and painterly form at the center. His painting is characterized by a high sensitivity to color and care for the texture of the image. In his creative work, Gust often draws on botanical motifs, interpreting them in a subtle yet modern way. By employing definite background structures and a subdued color palette, the artist builds moody compositions that aim to bring interior spaces tranquility and aesthetic balance. Grzegorz Gust’s works are well regarded by collectors seeking authentic, restrained art that is crafted with skill, and that brings calm and aesthetic balance to interiors.