Heatwave over London, 2020
Windows onto intimate moments, Igor Mortiz’s colourful paintings depict commonplace scenes. Central figures slouch in chairs, scroll through information on their mobile phones, read or gaze into space, while the viewer is cast as voyeur.
Igor Moritz (b. 1996, Poland) creates figurative paintings and drawings that explore human relationships, examining how individuals connect with themselves, others, and their surroundings. Largely self-taught after studying industrial design at Bournemouth University and attending a fine arts high school in Lublin, Moritz blends observational precision with emotional resonance. His work often focuses on intimate, everyday moments, revealing vulnerability, sentimentality, and relational dynamics. Moritz has presented solo exhibitions at Lundgren Gallery in Palma de Mallorca, Delphian Gallery in London, and A.more Gallery in Milan, and participated in group exhibitions and art fairs across London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong, and Mexico City. His pieces are included in collections such as Colección SOLO (Madrid), Museum No Hero (Delden), and the Rad Hourani Foundation (Montreal). Through subtle gesture, careful composition, and layered detail, Moritz examines memory, identity, and the human experience in contemporary life.