ESCAPE 2020

Original Work by Dom Czepiga

The title of this piece speaks to what many of us wish we could do. 2020 hasn’t been easy. Considering both the social and political, along with the global pandemic, it’s been uncomfortable to say the least. Luckily, we have art to express and translate what words alone cannot. Thank you, Dom, for sharing your work. -Jack M.

Model Credit: Jean Watts (@jean_watts) Photographer Credit: Anthony Evans (@themanuc )

Typography is ambiguous; it is both art and tool. When arranged, it makes up the written language and when combined with imagery it transitions to art. My body of works contains human facial features combined with overlapping typography to convey the issues one would tend to discount; it acts as a journal to what is happening in my psyche and in the world around us. I utilize a range of fonts and images dissected from a myriad of publications that contain vivid hues. Once all the materials are gathered, they are then strategically placed in a way that resembles a kaleidoscope that represents expressions and ideas; ultimately becoming a digital amalgam. The words serve to evoke power while the feminine figures act as a conduit of persuasive conveyance of emotion. As publications are diminishing in the wave of technology, the digital era has become more dynamic than ever. Diverse platforms such as social media being utilized as an outlet to channel neo-political issues, self-imaging, sexuality, and many more controversial topics that tend to be oversaturated. This era has become the “age of spin,” where everyone can upload, download, and bypass any information. This body of work is a call to action to the viewer to slow down and connect with the present, one image at a time.

DINK aka Dom Czepiga, is a self-taught artist, whose technique and style embodies a new wave of mixed media. Having admiration for the typography of the 80s and 90s, Czepiga’s works are inspired by the diverse advertisements throughout the years.

Disregarding the traditional, he pushes the boundaries by juxtaposing words with female imagery through a digital amalgam that delivers a positive statement through calculated chaos. Czepiga’s works have swiftly gained notoriety propelling him into prominent art shows both in South Carolina and South Florida. His works have been established in Les Couleurs Gala in Miami and have been published several times in reputable magazines.

As he progresses to cultivate his style, his ingenuity and cleverness of manipulating digital typography with female imagery, help bridge the viewer with his artwork. Visit www.dink-art.com to explore his work.