Monika Gabriela Dorniak is a German-Polish artist with an interdisciplinary background in choreography, psychology and design, who often merges media – specifically performance, (textile) sculpture and multimedia. In her practice-based research she is exploring the structures of the Self through a multifaceted analysis of body, mind and environment, by taking into consideration the regressive history of the domination of nature, and social power structures.
Her auto-biographical research on intergenerational trauma, migration and belonging is carried forward within her ongoing collaborations with scientists and diverse communities as part of socially engaged commissions, such as Refugee Week London (2021-2022).
As an artist she has presented her works at international institutions, such as National Gallery Vilnius (2023), Drugo More (2022), Uferstudios Berlin (2021), Kommunale Galerie Bärenzwinger (2019), Tate Exchange at Tate Modern London (2017 & 2018), Arts Catalyst (2016), Foreign Affairs Festival at Berliner Festspiele (2014), and as guest lecturer at SOAS University of London (2022), Garage Museum in Moscow (2019), Al-Quds Bard College (2018), and Chelsea College (2017). Dorniak holds a Master Degree in Art and Science (Department Fine Art) from the Central Saint Martins in London (2017).
Projects
- Aesthetics Of Knowledge (2019-ongoing)The Aesthetics Of Knowledge (2019-ongoing) is a crystal sculpture series, grown from ethanol, pigments and body-fluids, such as blood and salvia. The material connection, between more-than-human elements and essential substances of the body, builds a clinamenic and non-hierarchic network, symbolising the dependancy of human being to their environment. Installation views, 2022, Photographer: P.L.U.R. https://monikadorniak.com/The-Aesthetics-Of-Knowledge-1
Work history
MentorUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
London, United KingdomFreelance
Providing guidance, advice, feedback and support to the creative mentees, to serve as an ally and counselor. Providing them with ideas and tools as a recent graduate or final-year-student, that are helpful for the steps after graduation.
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Head of OutreachMarc Quinn Studio
London, United KingdomFreelance
Community outreach and artistic research for the social art project '100 Journeys' by British artist Marc Quinn. The art work aims to raise awareness of the global experience of refugees – throughout history until present.
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Skills
- Arts Research
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Sculpture Installation
- Exhibition Curation
- Sound Art
- Mentoring
Education
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MA Fine ArtCentral Saint Martin School Of Art and Design
- London, United Kingdom
MA Art & Science
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Hosek Contemporary PrizeHosek Contemporary