About
Cieszymir Bylina is a London-based Polish visual artist and game director whose practice explores the intersection of Polish folklore, Slavic mythology, and cyberpunk aesthetics. A graduate of the MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art and BA in Graphic Design from University of the Arts London, Bylina brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work, spanning painting, concept art, 3D modelling, augmented reality (AR), and now game development as the director of Ember Crows Game Studio.
Bylina’s narratives unfold across intricate visual landscapes and interactive experiences, where ancient myths collide with technological marvels. His paintings, enhanced by AR, invite viewers to engage actively, while his latest venture — a game in development with Ember Crows — extends this vision into playable art. By integrating game design with traditional artistry and AR, Bylina creates immersive worlds that blur the lines between creator, artwork, and audience, challenging conventional notions of artistic expression.
This fusion of heritage, technology, and interactivity prompts a dialogue about identity, storytelling, and the future of art in a digital age. Bylina believes that combining games, AR, and visual art represents a bold new frontier.
Contact
Email: contact@cieszymirbylina.art
Instagram: @cieszymirbylina.art
Portfolio
Here you can access my portfolio in a PDF format.
Education
MA Painting
Royal College of Art
London, UK (2024)
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
University of the Arts London
London, UK (2023)
Art Diploma with Honours
Graphic Design specialisation
State Secondary School of Fine Arts
Bydgoszcz, Poland (2020)
Selected Exhibitions
“Lazy-Tasty Land”
Somers Gallery
London, UK (2025)
“Exquisite Corpse”
Saatchi Gallery
London, UK (2024)
“RCA2024”
Postgraduate Show
Royal College of Art, Battersea Campus
London, UK (2024)
“Things That Matter”
AMP Gallery
London, UK (2024)
“Expresja”
Solo show
Wąbrzeski Dom Kultury
Wąbrzeźno, Poland (2023)
“London Art Biennale 2023”
Chelsea Old Town Hall
London, UK (2023)
“Class of ‘23”
Graduation Show
University of the Arts London
London, UK (2023)
“More Than This”
AMP Gallery
London, UK (2023)
“London Art Biennale 2021”
Chelsea Old Town Hall
London, UK (2021)
“Ćwierćwiecze z AK-D”
Galeria Miejska BWA
Bydgoscz, Poland (2016)
“Jak Cię Widzę Tak Maluję”
Solo Show
Wąbrzeski Dom Kultury
Wąbrzeźno, Poland (2013)
Selected Awards & Recognitions
Finalist: London Art Biennale 2023
Participant: Florence Biennale XIV Edition, 2023
Finalist: London Art Biennale 2021
Selected Press and Talks
Saatchi Gallery – ART COLLECTIVE: From the One to the Many
The Auction Collective – Top 5 Next Gen Artists
Design Enquiry Journal: Proxima B
Wąbrzeźno: Zobacz ciekawą wystawę Cieszymira Byliny
Wystawa „Jak Cię Widzę Tak Maluję”
Artist Talk, University of Derby, Derby, UK (2024)
Artist Talk, Royal College of Art, London, UK (2024)