ACCOMPANYING EVENTS: EXHIBITION

EXHIBITION TITLE: ITER INTERNUM
AUTHOR: MICHAŁ BUGZEL
SITE: 10-29 May, 2026 , Collegium Minus, H. Wieniawskiego 1 Str.

This series of works arose from a need to explore the multidimensional nature of experiencing everyday reality. The idea grew out of a practice of mindfulness and reflection on one’s inner self. Everyone who physically experiences various situations on their “journey” is simultaneously undertaking an inner journey. Sometimes this is consistent with what is happening “outwardly”, but it is also the case that the “inner journey” and the “outer path” appear to have nothing in common. The inner self is the space where many decisions are made; within it, we reflect on the situations we encounter, seek solutions, ask questions, struggle, rejoice, despair and hide. The inner self is very important and forms an integral part of us, yet we so rarely look within, allowing things simply to happen. These works are part of a larger series exploring this inner journey, and every viewer is invited to discover their own “Iter internum”.

The series consists of a dozen or so narrative, monochrome drawings, presented in sequence. The compositions are based on several symbolic motifs:

• • • “The Eye” represents us, our inner vision,
    • “Vector” is in other words, the direction in which we are heading,
    • “Wild nature” are all the situations we encounter, the elements of life; the jungle, which, whilst beautiful and alluring, can also be extremely dangerous,
    • “Transition” is the apparent conclusion, which ultimately becomes the next chapter of the journey,
    • “Person/body” is the true end of our journey, an enigmatic resolution, meaning, mystery.

All motifs are captured in segmented compositions. These divisions are intended to represent inner mindfulness, which is not constant. Usually, we merely glance inside; we do not gaze for long.

The shifting nature of the drawings aims to emphasise the reality of this seemingly invisible inner world, whilst the decision to present the works in black and white is intended to invite the viewer to share in the experience, rather than impose emotionally charged, vibrant responses.

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MICHAŁ BUGZEL

In 2018, he obtained a Master’s degree from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts in Kalisz, in the Graphics Studio.

Professionally, he is a lecturer at his alma mater. He teaches in the graphics studio and the drawing studio. He actively collaborates with the Open Mind Foundation on the CRZ Krzywy Komin project. A large part of his work involves graphic design projects, including visual identities for companies and events, typesetting and graphic design of books, graphic designs for interior design, commemorative graphics, posters, websites, illustrations and 3D designs.

For him, digital graphics is a means of expression, and he interprets it broadly. This ranges from representational illustrations, through commercial graphic design, to experimentation in the digital realm, video and 3D.

Recent Exhibitions and Achievements:

• • Exhibition of artists selected for the “A-kumulacje 2025, Kalisz Art Biennale” - 16 April–24 May 2025
  • Group international exhibition of the winners of the “PRÓBA 5 - INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR EXPERIMENTATION IN VISUAL ARTS” - October/November 2024
  • Visual identity - “Ziołowa Odnowa” - June/September 2024
  • Mural (design and execution) “Paths and flora”, 97 Poznańska Street, Kalisz - September/October 2024
  • Group international exhibition “In the Circle of Graphic Black” at MOZK in Kalisz - 2023
  • Group, international, touring post-competition exhibition: Mini Print International of Cadaqués. The exhibition took place in Cadaqués (Spain), Wingfield (United Kingdom), Pineda de Mar (Spain) and Bages (France) - 2022
  • Group international exhibition “Love and Faithfulness” - John Paul II and Primate Wyszyński Museum, Warsaw - 2022
  • Exhibition “The Passion of Christ”, Community Centre in Kotlin - 2022
  • 1st place in the POSTER, COMIC, ILLUSTRATION, COMPUTER GRAPHICS category at the 2nd International Contemporary Art Competition “QUADRIENNALE BETESDA” - 2022
  • Artistic responsibility for a major project entitled ‘Lower Silesia Welcomes You! Crafts’, culminating in a concluding exhibition (development of visual identity, graphics, illustrations, promotional materials, website and curation of the concluding exhibition) - 2021