Roman Stańczak's Inside-Out Aircraft Sculpture 'Flight' at Polish Pavilion for 2019 Venice Biennale

Roman Stańczak represents Poland at the 2019 Venice Biennale with his sculpture 'Flight', an inside-out aircraft created using a method he developed in the 1990s. The work confronts a real airplane, a symbol of modernity and communal trust in technology, to disturb viewers' sense of safety and open them to spiritual experience. Stańczak views the opportunity as an honor, allowing him to realize a major project previously beyond his resources. His work grows from personal experiences and his national community's recent history, while also addressing universal themes. The artist recalls painting Venetian motifs as a teenager and plans to search for a painting by Bartolomeo Veneziano during his visit. The Venice Biennale runs from May 11 to November 24, 2019, with the Polish Pavilion located in the Giardini.