Slavek Pytraczyk
Born in Bielsko-Biała, Poland
Lives & works in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work often explores notions of transience or impermanence through the documentation of architecture from my surrounding environment. Photographing spaces using multiple exposures or layering of imagery in mixed medias, I highlight the often-overlooked qualities and histories of neglected spaces and structures. By blurring the lines between different artistic disciplines, I strive to create a distinct visual language that challenges traditional artistic genres. Incorporating factual, imaginative and symbolic elements that further deepen the narrative I invite viewers to question their perception of the artwork and their realities.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education

Indigenous Canada Certificate, University of Alberta, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Alberta University of the Arts, 2006–2010

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Calgary Central Library – 4th Floor, October 2025 (upcoming),
Northeast Mini Galleries – The Tigerstedt, Public Mini Gallery, Calgary, 2025

Selected Past Exhibitions

Arts Commons – Blurred Education, +15 Window Gallery, Calgary, 2024
Alberta Society of Artists – Body, Exposure Festival, Alberta, 2024
LoosenArt – Forgotten Places, Rome, Italy, 2023
High/Low – Solo Exhibition, Alberta Society of Artists, Calgary, 2023
Leighton Art Centre – 19th-21st Annual Juried Member’s Show, 2021–2023
Avalanche! Institute of Contemporary Art, Ville Fantome, Paper Trail, Calgary, 2013–2014
The Bows (Untitled Art Society) – 22 Feet Out the Door, Calgary, 2010

Professional Experience

Calgary Arts Development Authority, Calgary City Centre Banner Artist, 2024
Commissioned Artist, Earls Kitchen + Bar Calgary, 2023
THE BLOX 1905 Project, Public Art Installations, 2022
Photo Transfer Artist Workshop, Alberta University of the Arts, 2018
Assistant, Ian Baxter& installation at Art Gallery of Calgary, 2009

Publications

The Storytelling Podcast, Calgary Arts Development, 2024
Bait/Switch Magazine, Vol. 4-5, (2023–2024)
Tati Space Magazine – The City in Summer, 2023
F-Stop Magazine, Issue #119, 2023
Galleries West, 2013

Volunteer Experience

Wreck City, Volunteer, 2013
St. Michael’s Elementary, Workshop Instructor, 2010

Scholarships & Awards

City of Calgary Micro Grant, 2023
Jason Lang Scholarship, 2006–2010

Slavek Pytraczyk Born in Bielsko-Biała, Poland Lives & works in Calgary, Alberta, Canada