Julia Gust-Trybuś (1998) - Oko

“Eye” is a large-format acrylic composition (60x80 cm), an intimate study of a gaze. The work focuses on the macro scale of the human iris, transforming it into an almost cosmic landscape. The dominant gray of the background provides a raw frame for the explosion of details inside the eye, where hundreds of precise brushstrokes create an impression of continual motion and depth.
The eye is traditionally the "mirror of the soul." In my interpretation, it becomes a portal — a point of contact between the inner world and the external one. The central, black pupil acts like a magnet, drawing the viewer into the depths of the image.
I aimed to convey the organic structure of the iris. I used a technique of fine, radiating traces that build volume and make the image seem to vibrate. Subtle accents of blue, gold, and ochre break up the cool palette, adding "sparks" of life to the gaze.
Despite the richness of detail at its very center, the painting retains a modern, minimalist character. The monochromatic background ensures that the work fits perfectly into raw, contemporary interiors, serving as their central, intriguing focal point.
This is not just an anatomical study. It is a work about mindfulness, about being seen, and about how much can be read from a single glance without words.

Julia Gust-Trybuś (born 1998, Grudziądz; currently lives in Bydgoszcz) – a contemporary young artist whose work balances between realism and dream. From her earliest years she has been fascinated by color and form, and today, for over a decade, she has consistently developed her passion for painting. In her works faces often appear — sometimes surreal, processed, but always full of emotion and mystery. A distinctive motif is the eyes — the focal point, through which the artist seems to invite the viewer into her own symbolic world.

Alongside portraits, Julia readily turns to nature subjects – landscapes, plant structures, and organic forms, which provide her with a breath and a counterpoint to the intensity of human emotions. Her painting combines subtleness with expressiveness, intuition with technical precision.

Each of Julia Gust-Trybuś's works is a moment of stillness—a subtle invitation to dialogue with color, emotion, and imagination. Her paintings move the viewer, invite reflection, and reveal more than meets the eye at first glance.

Member of ZAP (Association of Visual Artists).

Julia has been painting for years, and many of her works have already found an audience, unfortunately without being photographed beforehand.

Julia is the author of solo and group exhibitions, and her works adorn private collections at home and abroad.