Pavel Dolejs

Pavel Dolejs is a Czech artist born in 1985 and based in Prague. He is a former student of academic artist Tomas Kubik. Pavel is a painter whose work emerges as an escape from societal dogmas. Through his canvases, he personifies and materializes these rigid constructs, placing them in paradoxical relationships to expose their absurdity. His paintings often address timeless, existential themes that he renders metaphorically through mechanical imagery, surreal combinations of objects, and striking urban street views.

Dolejs approaches his art with a sense of naïve courage, fearlessly embarking on complex and ambitious projects without being constrained by formal rules. For him, perfect form is secondary to profound content. His works explore the ways in which humanity systematically undermines itself, often unconsciously, while also reflecting on mortality as life's only certainty and an essential part of its cycle. He frequently employs irony and sarcasm, pointing to humanity's megalomania, futile struggles for greatness, and tendency toward despair instead of embracing the fleeting beauty of the moment.

By resisting the trend of form prevailing over substance, Dolejs reclaims attention for concept-driven art. He considers oil painting to be an almost perfect medium, capable of capturing both the depth of philosophical reflection and the raw immediacy of the world around us. His ongoing focus lies in visualizing the mechanisms of society and the intricate workings of the human mind.