ART
A story of passion, craft, and time
Exhibitions that feed the senses and inspire
At TYGLE Restaurant, where culinary mastery meets artistic expression, art is not merely a backdrop. It is an integral part of the experience we serve to our Guests. Our name carries a promise – we are a crucible where different worlds come together to create something unique. That is why we proudly present a series of exhibitions that bring together artists of various sensibilities, united by a shared philosophy: respect for craftsmanship, patience, and passion.
From meditative lines to bird’s-eye landscapes. For a time, our walls were adorned with the works of Andrzej Jan Bator – an artist who proved that traditional painting and drawing can still surprise. His canvases, composed of tens of thousands of strokes, were a testament to an almost meditative practice, requiring immense focus and attentiveness. In a world driven by digital haste, Bator revealed the strength and beauty of handmade art, with his works serving as an invitation to slow down and immerse oneself in the details.
Today, the artistic baton has been passed to Kacper Kowalski – pilot and photographer, whose works quite literally lift us above the ground. Known for his award-winning series “Side Effects” (World Press Photo 2015), Kowalski is far from a typical photographer. He has spent thousands of hours in the air to capture the fleeting beauty of landscapes. His four photographs from the “Seasons” series are a kind of painting with light, created from a truly unique aerial perspective.
What connects such different artists? At first glance, Bator’s drawings and Kowalski’s aerial photography seem to be worlds apart. One creates in the silence of his studio, the other in the wind and roar of an engine. Yet both share something fundamental – something that perfectly resonates with the spirit of TYGLE Restaurant.
Craft and patience: Both Bator, painstakingly composing his works from individual strokes, and Kowalski, photographing the same places over many years while waiting for the perfect moment, show us that true art is a process. It is the result of dedication and hard work, not a chance outcome.
An intimate relationship with the subject: Both artists work at the intersection of nature and human presence. Bator draws inspiration from his surroundings, while Kowalski, feeling like a “gardener tending to a garden,” documents the relationship between people and landscapes. Both invite us to reflect more deeply on what we see.
A new perspective: Andrzej Bator encourages the viewer to engage closely with his work to appreciate its unique texture. Kacper Kowalski, on the other hand, offers quite literally a different point of view, unveiling hidden patterns and forms that escape our daily perception.
A philosophy you can taste. At TYGLE, we believe that passion and craftsmanship are the foundations of great cuisine. Every dish is the result of carefully selected ingredients, precision, and heart. Just like the artists we showcase, our chefs infuse their work with patience and devotion. That is why choosing creators who craft their art with such care for detail and perseverance is no coincidence. It is our declaration that both good flavor and fine art require time, passion, and exceptional skill.
We warmly invite you to TYGLE – not only for extraordinary culinary experiences, but also for an artistic journey that nourishes the senses and inspires.
Kacper Kowalski
At TYGLE, you will find four photographs by Kacper Kowalski, who is both a pilot and a photographer. After studying architecture at Gdańsk University of Technology and working in the profession for four years, he dedicated himself to flying and photography—his greatest passions. He has spent over 5,000 hours in the air. As a paramotor pilot and paraglider pilot, Kacper took off with an engine strapped to his back, exploring the world of forms, shapes, and patterns during solitary flights.
These four photographs depict the seasons: spring, summer, and autumn, with blooming cornflowers in a field, soil cultivation in summer after the harvest, and blueberry cultivation.
The photographs from the series Seasons, as part of Efekty Uboczne (Side Effects), received an award at the 2015 World Press Photo contest in the long-term projects category and were published in the photographic book Efekty Uboczne in January 2014. This book was reissued in collaboration with Galeria Przypływ in 2024.
Kacper Kowalski is represented by Galeria Przypływ, located in Gdynia at ul. 3 Maja 27-31 / 30, and on www.przyplyw.com.
Kacper about his photographs
Nature was the first subject I focused on. I quickly started to reflect—what am I really looking at? Is the forest I see truly a natural forest, or is it just an industrial timber plantation?
This is how the process began, which evolved into the “Side Effects” project. It reflects on the universal traits of human civilization through very local, ordinary Polish landscapes and spaces. Some of these places I visit cyclically, waiting for that one, special moment for many years. Others I rediscover anew, or for the first time.
I’ve been flying around the Tricity area since 1996. And it still amazes me. Most of the photos I take are made when I take off from the lawn behind my house.
The landscape is lively; the natural scenery changes here throughout the year, and I try to notice it. When I think about it, the colors in my imagination reignite, fueling my energy for the next flights. That’s why I love flying so much. I can do it almost every day, and each time is different. And that brings me joy. Just like that. I take off, leave everything below, and enter a different dimension. At those moments, I feel like a gardener tending to a garden and visiting only familiar, hidden places. They are close to me. I return to them from time to time, watching how they change. By photographing these changes, I am photographing time.