Ilya Sprindzhuk (b. 1994, Minsk, Belarus)
Focused on borders, cultural heritage, separation, and power, Ilya Sprindzhuk is a visual artist currently living in political exile in Warsaw. His work delves into how global forces reshape local contexts, merging the personal with the political. Originally trained as a painter, Ilya’s practice now transcends the canvas, extending into installations, actionism, and sculptural objects. His works dynamically transform and confront spaces, inviting interaction and challenging established boundaries.
As a representative of Belarusian culture, Ilya’s work is not confined to depicting his heritage but ventures into exploring how these themes intersect with global dialogues. Through his art, he seeks to engage with and interrogate universal ideals, all while addressing pressing political and sociocultural concerns in a voice that is both deeply personal and globally resonant.
Focused on borders, cultural heritage, separation, and power, Ilya Sprindzhuk is a visual artist currently living in political exile in Warsaw. His work delves into how global forces reshape local contexts, merging the personal with the political. Originally trained as a painter, Ilya’s practice now transcends the canvas, extending into installations, actionism, and sculptural objects. His works dynamically transform and confront spaces, inviting interaction and challenging established boundaries.
As a representative of Belarusian culture, Ilya’s work is not confined to depicting his heritage but ventures into exploring how these themes intersect with global dialogues. Through his art, he seeks to engage with and interrogate universal ideals, all while addressing pressing political and sociocultural concerns in a voice that is both deeply personal and globally resonant.
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Ruń
Marszałkowska 18, Warsaw, Poland
Process: Point of no return
Marszałkowska 18, Warsaw, Poland
2019
Decoded
A&V Art Gallery, Minsk, Belarus
2018
Bloom
A&V Art Gallery, Minsk, Belarus
2016
Who Is John Galt gallery
Minsk, Belarus
Group Exhibitions
2024
Crash Club
Warsaw Gallery Weekend, Warsaw, Poland
2023
Art For Democracy
Galeria Wizytująca, Warsaw, Poland
Akademia Otwarta (Open Academy)
Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland
2022
Stany Wewnętrzne
Prześwit, Warsaw, Poland
2020
Art-Minsk art festival
Minsk, Belarus
Osenniy Salon art festival
Minsk, Belarus
2018
Osenniy Salon art festival
Minsk, Belarus
Art-Minsk art festival
A&V Art Gallery, Minsk, Belarus
Residencies
2024
‘I Inherit What You Lost’
Floating EKA, Lokatorne, Szczecin, Poland
Mochnarte Foundation
Mochnate village, Poland
2023
Mochnarte Foundation
Mochnate village, Poland