Adam Štech: houellebecq!

The catalogue for Adam Štech's exhibition houellebecq! presents reproductions of his featured oil paintings, sculptures and mosaics, accompanied by a reflection by the exhibition's curator Otto M. Urban. "Like Houellebecq in his novels, Štech's works explore the hidden aspects of the human soul and reflect on the alienation of contemporary society. Just as Houellebecq's novels often mirror the reality of modern life, Štech's paintings can inspire the viewer to think about social, political and cultural issues that affect our everyday lives with their rawness, depressing undertones and constant searching," writes Urban. Štech's artistic world is diverse, ranging from self-portraits and images of family and friends to politicians and pop stars. He often returns to a single subject repeatedly, trying different formats and colour palettes, and is witty and mercilessly self-ironic.