Volume 2

The second part of this model's art and music series has arrived; and with it, a splash of colour, youth, energy, talent and great music hits The Male Model Music Project.
The responsible: Jarek Pietka, polish model , interior designer, photographer and student who has taken part in several shows for clients such as Dolce & Gabbana, D&G, Frankie Morello, Evisu, Dsquared2, Salvatore Ferragamo, John Richmond, Gucci, Calvin Klein, just to mention a few examples.
He has also been featured in magazines like Esquire, GQ, Qvest, Men's Health and Commons & Sense in Japan, photographed aswell by Mariano Vivanco, Bruno Van Mosseveld, Zuza Krajewska & Bartek Wieczorek, Piotr Porębski, James Macari, Sam Scott Schiavo, Mark Seliger and many more.
He has upcoming appearances at the cover of Attitude with Kylie Minogue and a video with polish actress Marta Żmuda Trzebiatowska.
The Male Model Music Project interviewed Jarek who didn't hesitate to share a glimpse of his art as a painter and of course, his favourite sounds.

Jarek plays a "Joker" at Qvest's latest issue, photographed by Zuza Krajewska & Bartek Wieczorek
When and how did you start painting?
Jarek: A year ago. I started painting because I need that to open my mind and see more... this way I can be better interior designer.
What inspires you to create a new painting and how long does it take to be finished?
Jarek: Life, all situations in my life, new songs, projects, photos, fashion and the work of other painters. Its hard to say, depends on what I'm painting, sometimes it takes me 3 hours and sometimes a week.

What materials do you use for your paintings and drawings?
Jarek: Charcoal and watercolor.
How do you describe your work in a few words?
Jarek: Modern, open, fresh mind.

What can wee see in your work? What do you want to express?
Jarek: I express all that I see, it's all about "time expression changing to plans"... like paintings of Jackson Pollock.
Who is your favourite painter that somehow has influenced on your work?
Jarek: Jackson Pollock is my favourite. Right now, I'm working in two new paintings using the same technique he did. ( "Splashing" also known as "dripping" is a tecnique that consists in throwing paint all over a canvas that lies on the floor. This allows the artist to move and run freely around it and keep adding more paint).

Jarek: In my blog and my apartment.
Are your paintings for sale? Do you plan the put them on sale someday?
Jarek: Until now I have sold a few of them, but if somebody is interested in buying one, let me know.

Where would you like to exhibit your work someday?
Jarek: Someday I hope I can see my work in galleries in Warsaw, Vienna and New York City, but it's just a dream.

Will you stop painting someday?
Jarek: Jazz, Lounge, Chill... I like Lizz Wright, Grand Tourism, Christopher Tyng and many more.
If your paintings were a genre of music, which one would they be?
Jarek: Jazz, Chill or Rock... who knows.

Jarek never misses a chance to enjoy his favourite tunes. Here, at the backstage of D&G's Winter 2011 Show. Photo by Luca Cannonieri & Michele Morosi
There's a relation between music and fashion. Do you think there's a relation between music and painting? How do you see this relation concerning your work as a painter?
Jarek: I always listen to music when I'm painting. Depending on my mood I choose the music. From music you can take more expression, this way you can be in your easel (the wooden frame to hold a picture while it's being painted)
Name 5 songs that you really love.
Jarek: "Blue in Green" by Miles Davis, "Don't Look Back" by Telepopmusik," You Keep it" by Digital All Love, " Style" by De-Phazz & "Blurry" by Puddle of Mudd.

Jarek has worked for several fashion brand names. Above, at a previous Dsquared2 show in Milan.
What's your advice for the young artists and talent?
Jarek: Do what you want to do, never stop, paint what you think, say what you think. Don't be scared of your view or feelings.
dziękuję Jarek, witamy w ramach projektu!!
(Thank you Jarek, welcome to the project!!)

Jarek, waiting for his turn to hit the catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana's Winter 2011 show.
Photo by Luca Cannonieri & Michele Morosi

Great model but also a painter, interior designer and photographer, Jarek Pietka at Dolce & Gabbana's Winter 2011 show in Milan early this year.
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