Martin Kačmarek

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Born: Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia, 1996.
Living and working: Spišská Nová Ves, Slovakia.

Martin Kačmarek, a Slovak artist born in 1996, is known for his dedication to airbrush painting, often combined with acrylic or oil. His artistic exploration revolves around shapes, colors, textures, and a fascination with the principle of randomness. While initially drawing inspiration from the digital medium and computer games, Kačmarek has recently shifted his focus to the world of agriculture and the DIY culture.

In his monumental paintings, Kačmarek embraces an unconstrained painterly signature-style that challenges conventional aesthetic norms. His works feature formless bodies and absurd portraits of fictive farmers, created through flat shapes, simple shading, and a touch of humor, satire, irony, and surrealist narrative construction.

Balancing airbrush, acrylic, and oil, Kačmarek captures a “it-is-what-it-is” attitude in his depictions. The scenes often unfold in murky outdoor settings, with the sun obscured by clouds, creating a gloomy atmosphere. Through his technique, Kačmarek aims to question and suppress socially accepted aesthetic norms, presenting humoristic, satiric, and ironic two-dimensional figures.

Born in 1996, Martin Kačmarek has exhibited his art in group and solo shows in various countries, including Slovakia, Germany, and Spain. His unique approach to portraying characters, reflecting their authenticity rather than focusing on conventional visual appearances, sets his work apart. The depicted figures, often engaged in daily routines or activities, convey a sense of resilience and pride, embodying the “It ain’t much, but it’s honest work” ethos. The outdoor settings, predominantly gloomy and devoid of urban glamour, add to the raw and genuine atmosphere Kačmarek creates in his art.