Abyssus, Artur Szolc

Delve into the darkly captivating world of Artur Szolc in Abyssus: The Left Hand Art of Artur Szolc, a stunning collection published by Heavy Music Artwork. This book presents the finest paintings and tattoo works by Szolc. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures like Salvador Dalí, Zdzisław Beksiński and H.R. Giger and driven by the powerful sounds of heavy metal, Szolc creates a unique blend of visual and musical artistry. Abyssus encapsulates his signature bio-surrealist 3D tattoos and evocative paintings, each revealing profound emotions and personal experiences. The collection highlights Szolc's dynamic and deeply expressive style. Every page invites you into his visionary world, showcasing the deep connection between his artistic and musical inspirations.

About the artist
Artur Szolc, born on July 1, 1973, in Warsaw, Poland, showed early talent in art and music. As a teenager, he fused these passions, inspired by heavy metal music and artists like Salvador Dalí and H.R. Giger. Szolc contributed to over thirty music albums and became a renowned tattoo artist in 1999, specialising in bio-surrealist 3D tattoos. In 2019, he resumed painting, with his work "The Quest" gaining international interest. His first art exhibition, combined with a live rock concert, took place in Warsaw in 2019. Since 2021, his paintings have attracted significant attention from collectors, and he has designed album covers and contributed to art publications, expressing his life's journey through his art.

Book specifications
Limited to 250 copies
A4 210x290mm (8.26 x 11.4 inch)
High gloss hardback cover
Collected in one deluxe volume
144 of silk finish pages
Printed on 170gm paper
Ethically sourced European paper
Printed in the UK

Release date 05/07/2024