Grzegorz Gust - Miłość

“Love” is a large-format canvas measuring 100 by 70 cm, created in acrylic. The painting is a subtle, yet extremely expressive tale of closeness. The central element of the composition is two lip outlines, which seem to be moving toward a meeting. It is a work about warmth that breaks through the cold and the barrier of distance.
The unique feature of this image is its rich texture. The golden and silvery specks on the edges of the canvas create a crystalline structure that closely resembles frost settling on a windowpane.
As you approach the center, the icy texture gives way to smooth, luminous tones. It is a visual record of youthful, passionate love, whose ardor is so strong that it melts ice and breaks through all barriers.
The combination of the deep, passionate red of the lips with delicate pink, gold, and the cool blue of the background creates a harmonious balance between passion and tenderness. The gilded accents make the painting beautifully interact with the light, changing with the time of day.
Rather than literalism, I chose understatement and symbolism. As a result, the painting becomes a universal confession that fits both a bedroom and an elegant living room, bringing an atmosphere of intimacy and warmth into the interior.

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.
Style and technique
Technique: He specializes in mixed media, primarily using acrylic paints. He experiments with diverse structures, textures, and light, which gives his works a strong sense of textural depth.
Current: His painting is a fusion of abstraction, surrealism, and naturalist elements. In his works, there is often a note of fairy-tale quality and symbolism.
Theme: The central motif is nature (often botanical motifs, insects, forest) and the search for harmony between humans and nature. His paintings have a reflective and emotional character.
I collaborate and exhibit works together with my daughter, Julia Gust-Trybuś, forming a family artistic duo.