Dominic Albinski, was born in Johannesburg, in 1975.

He started sculpting as a young boy, at the Art classes of Mercia Desmond. From the start, his expressive work, reflected the African themes; that would inspire him, his whole life. After finishing St John’s College, he left for Paris, and later Warsaw ;where he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts. His first major exhibitions where in Normandy, France, and at the Canadian, and South African Embassies, in Warsaw and on Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg. Later, he multiplied his shows internationally: in France, Poland, South Africa, and the USA.

He exhibited in the Trocadero Centre in Paris, and in Le Mans, Tours, La Rochelle, and Bordeaux, in France. His most recent shows were in: the Whitney Amsterdam Gallery, and the Grimandi Galleries, in New York, at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, and at SculptX in Johannesburg. His autobiographical novel “Stories my Father Never Told Me” was published by Editions St Honore. He was awarded the ATIM top 60 Award, and Artist of the Decade Award, by Art Tour International Magazine in New York in 2019 /2020 as well as Artist of the Future Award by Art Curator Magazine.

His sculpture ‘Madness’ was exhibited at the Biennale in Florence, Italy in October 2023. His sculptures remain ‘heartfelt, and heartwarming’

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Artist's Statement.

I am an artist passionate about sculpture, driven by a need to share my most intimate experiences through artworks that express my inner being. My creations reflect discoveries made during travels across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with themes deeply rooted in my love for nature, people, African wildlife, and my childhood in Africa. I believe that a deep empathy for humanity fuels the need to create, and this sensitivity allows me to channel my experiences into clay and bronze, giving my sculptures a universal and timeless quality. Africa is central to my work, yet my sculptures carry messages transcending place and time, resonating with audiences in cities like Paris and New York. I draw inspiration from my father, childhood friends, first art teacher Mercia Desmond, and renowned artists like Giacometti, Picasso, Rodin, and others. My foundational training in sculpture taught me to love my materials, beginning with my first rhino sculpture with James Butler in England and my first elephant sold in France. For me, touching and shaping clay is a thrill that fuels my creative journey. My work, while known for its depiction of animals, extends beyond representation to imbue unique interpretations, breathing life into each piece and making them distinctly contemporary. Whether monumental works like The Rose or Madness, character studies like Agnes or Zulu Warrior, whimsical pieces like Peacock or Stretching Cat, or my wildlife sculptures, all reflect my love for adventure and hunger for growth. My art conveys the joy of creation, the wonder of the universe, and the value of finding meaning through beauty and shared human experiences. Moving forward, I aspire to expand my audience, explore new cultures, deepen my use of color and detail, and create works that are contemporary, eternal, and timeless.

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PRIZES AND AWARDS

 

Miro Art, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1991

Brain-Up, Palais de Congres, Finalist, Paris, France, 2004

Art Animalier Award,Mention Special du Jury 2009, France

Atim Top 60 Masters, April 2019, Art Tour International, USA,

Artist of the Future Award, Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, November 2020

Artist of the Decade 2020,Art Tour International, USA

Artya Award, December 2019,USA

CFA circle Arts Foundation, January 2020, USA

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Watch a video of the artist at the XIV Florence Biennale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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