Michal Bonikowski is an artist whose career has been deeply rooted in industrial design. He is an internationally recognized laureate, the creator of hundreds of projects, and has served numerous times as a juror for some of the most prestigious design competitions in the world. Whether in his design work or paintings, the central element of his creativity always remains the human being—this is precisely why figurative art occupies a special place in his artwork.

For him, industrial design is fundamentally about shared experience, with empathy serving as his primary tool. Painting, on the other hand, allows him to delve even deeper into the fascinating realm of human emotions and experiences.

Bonikowski’s paintings offer intimate observations of moments and nuances that often escape attention amid everyday chaos. Minimalism, inviting austerity, and expressive chiaroscuro form the unique language through which the artist communicates the intangible.

In his creative practice, Bonikowski navigates between two worlds: one governed by clear principles, the other existing quietly in the spaces between them.