In this work, the artist explores themes of identity and transformation in an unconventional way. This 20-minute narrative is not only a physical manifestation of the performer but also a deep reflection on his inner state and his relationship with the surrounding reality.
Through his body, Dziemaszkiewicz expresses his psycho-physical condition “here and now.” The use of tools and materials that enable a permanent alteration of the image becomes a symbol of the individual’s search for freedom. The disappearance and erasure of the existing image is not merely an act of destruction but, above all, a process of creating a new one. In this context, each transformation takes on new meanings shaped by the form of action and the artist’s internal structures.
Dziemaszkiewicz becomes both creator and material. His body is transformed into a living work of art that invites dialogue and personal interpretation. The contextualisation of the action, as well as its relationship with the viewer, adds layers of meaning and depth, revealing the intimacy and complexity of a process in which the artist becomes part of the very structure he has created.
Krzysztof Dziemaszkiewicz’s performance – deeply personal yet universally resonant – raises questions about identity, freedom, and the limits of perception. It compels us to reflect on who we are in the face of constant transformation.
Music: Maciej Wilgala W////
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𝐊𝐫𝐳𝐲𝐬𝐳𝐭𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐳𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐳
Performance artist, painter and creator of objects. Born in 1963 in Lipiany, from 1982 to 2014 he lived in Sopot, where he actively participated in the artistic and cultural life of the region, starting from the period of his studies at the University of Gdańsk, through his involvement in theaters: Teatr Ekspresji, SFINKS and Teatr Patrz Mi Na Usta, to his individual performances. At present he lives and works in Berlin.
Dziemaszkiewicz has also been creating paintings and objects for many years. He works using an original technique he calls “tape art,” in which the basic tool and material is adhesive tape. Tape and the artist’s body have always been important elements in his work, so tape art has been a natural consequence and evolution in the artist’s performances.
Dziemaszkiewicz’s transgenic and transsexual work is intended to connect opposites and raise questions about the boundaries between humanity and animalism. His work taps into premonitions, instincts and emotions, and its overriding principle is sincerity. His uncompromising stance in the face of social constraints results in a unique language of artistic expression. The artist is what he wants himself and his work to be – in the name of the freedom of every human being. Dziemaszkiewicz’s art has been shown in the USA, China, France, Germany, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Canada, among others. He fully identifies himself with his work.
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