Jacek Yerka

BILINGUAL EDITION IN ENGLISH & POLISH This album is devoted to the art of Jacek Yerka, an exceptional painter and illustrator celebrated for a style that seamlessly fuses surreal imagination with meticulous realism. Often described as a master of fantastic realism, Yerka creates worlds where extraordinary precision, rich detail, and dreamlike logic coexist in perfect harmony. Jacek Yerka is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fantastical art, celebrated for paintings that merge meticulous craftsmanship with boundless imagination. His works inhabit a realm where everyday objects transform into dreamlike architectures, landscapes fold into impossible geometries, and the familiar becomes quietly uncanny. Yerka’s unique visual language draws on childhood memories, rural Polish motifs, and the surreal logic of dreams, yet remains unmistakably his own — precise, luminous, and deeply narrative. Each painting invites the viewer into a carefully constructed world where whimsy and mystery coexist, revealing new layers of meaning with every return. It is this rare combination of technical mastery and visionary storytelling that has earned Yerka international acclaim and a devoted global following. Presenting a broad selection of his most iconic works, the album invites the viewer into landscapes shaped by fairy‑tale motifs, mythological echoes, and surrealist visions. Yerka’s paintings enchant with their depth, narrative intrigue, and unmistakable atmosphere—each composition a self‑contained universe that lingers long after the page is turned. Featuring over 160 high‑quality reproductions, the volume includes such celebrated works as Erosion, Life on a Core, and Time of Toadstools. Jacek Yerka is widely acclaimed both in Poland and internationally; his paintings have been exhibited around the world and have appeared on the covers of numerous books by renowned authors. Publication Details Author: Światosław Lenartowicz Graphic Design: Władysław Pluta Format: 240 × 300 mm (approx. 9.45 × 11.81 inches) Pages: 160 Images: 145 Weight: 1.3 kg (approx. 2.87 lb) Dimensions: 30 × 24 × 2 cm (approx. 11.81 × 9.45 × 0.79 inches) Edition: 1 Binding: Hardcover Year of Publication: 2024