Tomasz Jurek
He was born in Poznań, Poland in 1983.
A critical perspective on contemporary phenomena within the broad scope of culture forms the foundation of his artistic practice, which is rooted in artistic graphics as a form of creative expression.
His main areas of interest and activity: graphics, publishing design, bookbinding and book art.
In 2019, he received a doctoral degree in the field of art at the University of Arts in Poznań. He is engaged in scientific activities in the discipline of fine arts and art conservation.
Member of Group 404 and The Association of Polish Bookbinders.
Artistic activity: tom.jurek.info, bookbinding.jurek.info
Media: Artist of the month – ArtCan
Art projects:
The Conglomerate #03A
When the Senses Become Theoreticians: Homage to Bunt
A Postcard from the Province
Happiness/Hopelessness
Multivitamin
Error
The Zero State
The System
Vol De Nuit (2024)
Vol De Nuit by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Full leather binding. The book was presented at a post-competition exhibition at the Espace Jean Racine – cultural centre in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (France) as part of the World Biennials of Art Bookbinding “17 Biennale Mondiale de la Reliure d’art“.
The First Men in the Moon (2025)
The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells. Bradel binding. The book was presented at OPEN•SET 2025 International Bookbinding Competition, hosted by the American Academy of Bookbinding. Book received the Highly Commendable Award for Foil Tooling.
You’ll Never Reach Such Heights (2025)
Exhibition: A Postcard from the Province.
Curatorial text: M. Kurak, K. Piskorz.
Place: BWA Zielona Góra.
The Hard Record Is an Illusion (2025)
Book Art and Artistic Bookbinding Exhibition.
Place: Jan Berdyszak Gallery, University of Zielona Góra Library.
Curators: Janina Wallis, Andrzej Bobrowski.
