Oskar Dawicki

Tears of Joy is a mesmerizing video by Oskar Dawicki, in which the artist examines the boundaries of human emotions in his characteristic style, juxtaposing joy and despair. In this looping projection, the artist’s face appears, with tears streaming down. However, contrary to the laws of physics, the tears flow upwards, creating a surreal, almost magical effect.

While the title could suggest tears of joy, in reality, they carry a bittersweet tone – reflecting experiences of passing, loss, and existential helplessness. The accompanying music by Paweł Mykietyn enhances the hypnotic atmosphere, guiding the viewer into a space where the boundaries between what is real and what is internal and experienced begin to blur. Oskar Dawicki often explores existential themes, reflecting on his own weaknesses, the human condition, and questions of how we cope with life, emotions, and the inevitability of death.

• Object type:
  video
• Year:
  2014
• Duration:
  3 min 17 s
• Własność:
  Gdansk Collection of Contemporary Art, a deposit of the City of Gdansk in the collection of NOMUS – New Art Museum, Branch of the National Museum in Gdansk