Exploring Art, Myth & Motion with Przemek Branas

Multidisciplinary artist Przemek Branas delves into the themes of his exhibition in Barcelona, Man Eating His Own Tail.

Amelia Johannsen
7 min readOct 1, 2024
Performance with organic mask by Przemek Branas.

In this edition of Meet the Makers, we chat with multidisciplinary artist Przemek Branas, whose practice spans performance, video, and installation. With a deep interest in exploring social contexts and how stories are told, Przemek’s art often blurs the boundaries between the past and present, offering thought-provoking insights into contemporary life.

In this conversation, Przemek reflects on his dual identity as both an artisan and researcher, a combination that fuels his dynamic creative process. We also delve into the themes of his upcoming exhibition in Barcelona, where the mythical figure of the uroboros, a snake eating its own tail, takes center stage. Through this symbolic motif, Przemek explores cycles of creation and decay, offering viewers an intricate, layered experience that leaves much to interpretation. Get ready to dive into a world where art blurs boundaries, questions conventions, and sparks curiosity.

1. You’re originally from Jarosław, Poland, but now you’re based in Portugal. How have these different environments influenced…

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Amelia Johannsen

Artist. Writer. Mother. Adventurer. Portlander in Barcelona. https://www.ameliajohannsen.com/. Founder of https://frikifish.com/ creative magazine.