Adam Lewczuk AKA 085c3n3

Lewczuk is an Australian visual artist based in Meanjin (Brisbane). Lewczuk holds a Bachelor of Illustration from Queensland College of Art (1994), a Bachelor of Communication, Art & Design and Social Science from University of the Sunshine Coast (1999) and has also completed Post Graduate Studies in Human Services at Queensland University of Technology (2002).

Lewczuk’s practice focuses on the application of stencils, paste-ups, stickers, large-scale projections, soundscapes, and zine making. His work delves into 70’s nostalgia, tracing elements of a childhood where classic movie monsters, Sci-Fi, glam, metal and punk rock, Saturday morning cartoons, tiki bars, Australian muscle cars, VHS and vinyl records, all culminating to become cornerstones of his unique visual style. In addition to the evident pop culture iconography, his work also reveals a low-fi ‘authenticity’ in terms of creative process. Adding to his obsession with analogue tech, art making and a fascination with the concept of obsolescence.

As a highly experience community radio broadcaster, qualified arts educator and community worker and cultural planner, Lewczuk has delivered hundreds of workshops, masterclasses and artist talks for adults, young people, and children across the country. He places the highest importance on vibrant, innovative, diverse, and culturally appropriate planning, and opportunities. His practice supports the individuals social and creative needs by providing action-based developmental programs. He encouraging creative risk taking and use the arts as a mouthpiece for advocacy ands empowerment. This approach has a lasting positive impact on the mental health and well-being of participants and enhances positive participation in community life.

Lewczuk was the president of Sunshine Coast Community Radio Station Access FM ( 1996- 2000), the founding Artistic Director of the Sunshine Coasts Art Industry Precinct - the Old Ambo (2007- 2011), co-founder of Artist Run Initiative, the nowhere artgroup (2008 – present), and established the Zine Institute in 2003 and the Mini Zine Library project in 2022. He was the editor of international arts publication Blank Canvas (2012 -2015) with circulation throughout Australia, Europe, and North America. His work has been featured in Clouded Thoughts magazine (2011), West End Street Art (2009) and CUT: 10 Years of the Stencil Art Prize (2021). In 2004, his book, Joystick- Reflections and Directions: Strengthening Art Projects between Community Agencies and the Department of Communities was published by the Queensland Government. In 2013, he released an Anthology entitled ‘2 Decades of Obscene- 20 years of Zine making’, and in 2017 he was commissioned by the State Library of Queensland to produce a work for the State collection. He is a five-time finalist in Stencil Art Prize (2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) and currently the host of the the successful pop culture podcast Wastelands Radio Show.

Lewczuk has produced major works and public art projects throughout Australia. He has exhibited extensively at a state and national level in several key institutions, galleries, and festivals, including;

Caloundra Regional Gallery, QLD, ‘Urban Scrawl’ (2008).
Yarra Sculpture Gallery, Melbourne, VIC, ‘Melbourne Street Art Festival: Finalist Exhibition’ (2009),
Cockatoo Island, Sydney, NSW, Stencil Art Prize, & ‘Paste Modernism 3’ & ‘Outpost: Art from the Streets’ (2011),
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT, ‘Space Invaders: Australian Street Art’ (2011),
Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC, ‘_Frank’ (2015),
aMBUSH Gallery, Sydney, NSW, Stencil Art Prize & ‘Paste Modernism 4’ (2015),
88 gallery, Brisbane, QLD, ‘Bait’ (2016)
Off Broadway Hub (Sydney Fringe), NSW, (2016),
State Library of Queensland, Philip Bacon Gallery Freedom Then Freedom Now', (2017)
Flinders University City Gallery, Adelaide, SA, (2017),
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre, NSW (2017),
Noosa Regional Art Gallery, QLD – (2017),
Church, Brisbane, QLD, MASS (2018),
Tortuga Studios, St Peters (Sydney), NSW (2019),
Southern Buoy Studios, Mornington (South of Melbourne), VIC (2020),
Gympie Regional Gallery, QLD (2020),
Glasshouse Regional Gallery, Port Macquarie, NSW (2020),
Hurstville Museum & Gallery, (Sydney), NSW (2021),
Dogwood Crossing Miles, QLD (2021),
Logan Art Gallery, QLD (2021).
Little Festival, Newcastle, NSW (2022 -2024)