Maciej Kość (b. 2001, Poland) lives and works in London. A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, he is currently completing his studies at the Royal College of Art. Working in mixed media—primarily acrylic (via airbrush) and pastel on linen or wood—Kość often incorporates sculptural elements like polystyrene and found objects. His practice blends influences from classical painting, Baroque, and Mannerism to postmodern maximalism and children's book illustration. He draws inspiration from 19th-century landscape painters, Pre-Raphaelites, and artists like Peter Doig, Walton Ford, and Thomas Woodruff. Combining these diverse references, Kość creates a distinct visual language that hints at burlesque epics and fables while remaining rooted in a contemporary, personal style.
Solo shows include (Upcoming) Solo show, Long Story Short, New York, US (2025), Velvet Dawns, VETA by Fer Francés, Madrid, Spain (2024), The Rabbit Hole, Moosey Art, Norfolk, UK (2023).
Group shows include (Upcoming) Growth of the Soil, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, London, UK (2025); RCA Graduate Show, Royal College of Art, London, UK (2025); Pintores de Pintores, VETA by Fer Francés, Madrid, Spain (2024); Across the Pond, Good Mother Gallery and Moosey Gallery, Los Angeles, US (2024); Art Central HK, VETA by Fer Francés, Hong Kong, China (2024); UVNT Art Fair, VETA by Fer Francés, Madrid, Spain (2024); Foundations curated by Artsy, Moosey Gallery, Online (2023); Super Summer, Moosey Gallery, Norfolk, UK (2023); IN REVERIE: Part II, curated by Josephine Bailey and Anna Woodward, Maxilla Walk Studios, London, UK (2021).