Street Artist Creates Paintings Inspired By Death and Depression

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Igor Dobrowolski is a 32-year-old, Polish self-taught street artist who creates portraits inspired by death, depression, war, problems of the poor and homeless, addiction, narcissism, and lack of empathy.

“It is very important for me to include, in all of my works the particle of hope, because I believe it’s going to be better even after the greatest tragedies, perhaps for life or maybe death”, Dobrowolski shared with Bored Panda. “I do not want to be too lofty, it’s just the way I feel and I do not know how to put it into words.”

According to his personal website, the artist started painting in 2014 and he has exhibited internationally in Los Angeles, London, Berlin, and Warsaw. Dobrowolski’s works are also in the collections of some celebrities including Channing Tatum, Gigi Hadid, Nicole Scherzinger, and Mohamed Hadid.

“Thanks to his incredible talent and innovative approach to raising awareness of social and political issues. Now could be the perfect time to invest in Igor Dobrowolski as his star rises throughout the contemporary art world,” it says on his website.

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Oil paintings, titles: "WHY DID I STAY?" and "WHY DOESN’T SHE JUST LEAVE?" Inspired by domestic violence victims. And still we ask, why doesn't she just leave? I was able to leave, because of one final, sadistic beating that broke through my denial. I realized that the man who I loved so much was going to kill me if I let him. So I broke the silence. I told everyone: the police, my neighbors, my friends and family, total strangers, and I'm here today because you all helped me. We tend to stereotype victims as grisly headlines, self-destructive women, damaged goods. The question, "Why does she stay?" is code for some people for, "It's her fault for staying," as if victims intentionally choose to fall in love with men intent upon destroying us." -Leslie Morgan Steiner "Right now, maybe you're thinking, "Wow, this is fascinating," or, "Wow, how stupid was she," but this whole time, I've actually been talking about you. I promise you there are several people listening to me right now who are currently being abused or who were abused as children or who are abusers themselves. Abuse could be affecting your daughter, your sister, your best friend right now. I was able to end my own crazy love story by breaking the silence. I'm still breaking the silence today. It's my way of helping other victims, and it's my final request of you. Talk about what you heard here. Abuse thrives only in silence. You have the power to end domestic violence simply by shining a spotlight on it. – Leslie Morgan Steiner #oiloncanvas #fineart #abstraction #paintings #artlover #artlife #arteurbano #mural #streetartistry #graffitiporn #artgram #doodleart #instadraw #myart #artworld #artgallery #paintinart #newart #oilpaintings #urbanartist #myartwork #artworkoftheday #paintingoftheday #newpainting #contemporaryartwork #streetartdaily #streetartwork #wallartdecor #wallarts

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