art and books
art collection
The artworks in the hotel, restaurant and arcade are part of a collection created by the owners of Blow Up Hall in cooperation with Polish artists. The collection is constantly evolving and consists of art installations, abstract sculptures and wearable art. Many works are created specifically for the Blow Up Hall, and their premiere exhibition is worth the wait.
LIBRARY
emerging book collection
The collection of books, albums and other publications is constantly growing. Every event, inspiration or beautiful gift will find its place on the shelf. It is here, in the shadow of a monumental bookcase, in an intimate setting, that meetings with authors, creators and artists of various trends will be held.
photo. Maciej Sznek
about the author
Wojciech Ireneusz Sobczyk
Visual artist, sculptor and graphic designer. Graduate and doctoral student at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, where he defended his doctoral thesis under the direction of Prof. Dariusz Vasina. Currently an assistant professor at the Pedagogical University in Kraków.
Wojciech Ireneusz Sobczyk’s work includes sculpture, installation, animation, music and printmaking. His art, deeply rooted in humanistic values, draws on classical and often forgotten techniques and iconography. The artist addresses timeless questions about the nature of man, the existence of good and evil, and the essence of beauty and art.
Despite his inspiration from tradition, Sobczyk creates in a uniquely contemporary way – his works combine intellectual reflection with extraordinary precision of craftsmanship. His manual mastery and attention to detail give his works a material dimension of spirituality, creating a unique, passionate and nostalgic world of values.
Photo: Jarden Brun, Willa Kadenówka, Rabka Zdrój (PL), 2017
photo: Edyta Dufaj
about art
Ogród
Ogród is a unique installation created from papier-mâché that resembles prehistoric underwater coral reef forms. Growing organically in the space, it seems to take control of it – delicate yet dominant, it transforms the surroundings into its own microcosm.
This subtle, almost ephemeral “underwater garden” evokes a vision of the unknown depths – a land that still hides its secrets from man. For Wojciech Ireneusz Sobczyk, it becomes a starting point for reflection on a world in which humanity is giving way to new forms of life.
In her artistic journey, Sobczyk leads us into the depths of history and nature – towards the past to understand the present and get ahead of the times to come.
Photo:
How to Be Together, 4th ArtEncounters Biennial, The French Institute, Timișoara (RU), 2021
Courtesy of Art Encounters Foundation. Photo. Adrian Câtu
Courtesy of Art Encounters Foundation. Photo credit: Adrian Câtu
Ogród, Blow Up Hall
At Blow Up Hall, “Ogród” creates a site-specific installation in which vegetation takes over the industrial architecture. The light, coming in through the glass roof, constantly creates new sets and scenery for the installation. Previously, the work was exhibited 3 other places, each time fitting into the context of the location.
about the author
Justyn Oboladze
In the work of Justin Oboladze, operating under the banner of Oboladze Light Industry, applied design meets autonomous sculpture. The artist redefines the concept of lighting, treating it as a medium to explore the relationship between materiality, precision of execution and the ephemeral nature of light itself.
Rejecting fleeting trends, Oboladze focuses on timeless values, drawing inspiration from universal forms and nature. His objects are luminous works of art, the result of intricate handwork. The artist operates with noble materials – primarily brass and glass. Every element, from the hand-fired glass sheets in the kiln to the precisely designed joints, is evidence of the uniqueness of the creative process and guarantees the uniqueness of the work.
about art
Oboladze Light Industry
Oboladze Light Industry lamps are characterized by formal transparency and purity. They are not just objects that illuminate the space – they are objects that actively shape it, building a harmonious and poetic mood through a subtle play of reflections and shadows. It is a perfect composition of strength of mind, precision of hands and artistic vision.
Oboladze Light Industry, Blow Up Hall
Oboladze lamps placed in the arte restaurant give the interior a unique energy of warmth, an elusive transcendence suspended in space.
