BieniekFace I.
Bieniekface II. (2012 - 2017) - makeup combined photography
by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK)



Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK) is an artist who started his career in the Kunsthaus Tacheles 1998. 

He works with painting, conceptual art and photography.


"Bieniekface" is an oeuvre of artwork by the Berlin based artist Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK) that is divided into photography, painting and 3d.

The oeuvre combines technics known from the painting/drawing and such that are known from photography or realistic and childish painting to create an artwork focused on the human face that is usually discibed as "bizzare", "creepy" or just "irritating".

His concept seeks to make the duality and ambivalence of human nature visible.

"Both is the same" is a quote of the artist that is written on the top of his website. For Bieniek this sentence means a lot. It means that it's less the question of "what?" than of "when?". It means that it's less the question of "when" than of "what next to?" Even further Bieniek say's it's not a question of "facts or not facts?" but of "how they're combined?" or "what do you begin with and what do you end with?".

Since 2012 Sebastian Bieniek created 34 of series of photographs and paintings in which he developed the Bieniek-Face concept based on different subjects, technics and cultural and individual backgrounds.

Meanwhile Bieniek-Face is one of the most famous icons of the last six years spread worldwide by the internet and all channels of media, including such as magazines, tv, newspapers, art, fashion, music, cinema, literature, advertising and even politics.

Here you can see Bieniek-Face from the field of photography. To see BieniekFace from the field of painting please click here.
34 BieniekFace series from the field of photography
„Deltaface No. 3“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019, Berlin (Germany). Model: members of the finnish band Vimmaband. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Deltaface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Deltaface No. 3“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019, Berlin (Germany). Model: members of the finnish band Vimmaband. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Deltaface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„It’s a Bieniek No. 14“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „It’s a Bieniekf“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„It’s a Bieniek No. 14“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „It’s a Bieniekf“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Bieniek Himself No. 21“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Bieniek Himself“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Bieniek Himself No. 21“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Bieniek Himself“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Masquerade No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „Masquerade“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Masquerade No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „Masquerade“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Duoface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019, Berlin (Germany). Model: Kimiya Justus. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Duoface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Duoface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019, Berlin (Germany). Model: Kimiya Justus. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Duoface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Double Bieniek-Face No. 4“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019, Istanbul. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Double Bieniek-Face series. Based in the „Black Swan“ movie. Shooted for the 38th Istanbul International Film Festival.

„Double Bieniek-Face No. 4“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019, Istanbul. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Double Bieniek-Face series. Based in the „Black Swan“ movie. Shooted for the 38th Istanbul International Film Festival.

„Multifaced No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Model: Chiara di Carmine. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Multifaced“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Multifaced No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Model: Chiara di Carmine. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Multifaced“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Polyeyes No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Tehran (Iran). Model: Elika Shahverdi. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Polyeyes“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Polyeyes No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Tehran (Iran). Model: Elika Shahverdi. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Polyeyes“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Crying Bieniek-Face No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin. Model: Anna Müller. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Crying Bieniek-Face“ series.

„Crying Bieniek-Face No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin. Model: Anna Müller. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Crying Bieniek-Face“ series.

„Whiteface No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Whiteface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Whiteface No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Whiteface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Miniface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Miniface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Miniface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Miniface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Bignose No. 4“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Bignose“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Bignose No. 4“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Bignose“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Floralface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Model: Vera Bode. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Floralface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Floralface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Model: Vera Bode. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Floralface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Chinface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Chinface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Chinface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Chinface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Fakeface No. 13“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Rome (Italy). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Fakeface“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Fakeface No. 13“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Rome (Italy). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Fakeface“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Metaface No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Rome (Italy). Model: Chiara di Carmine. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Metaface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Metaface No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2018, Rome (Italy). Model: Chiara di Carmine. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Metaface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Babyface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Rome (Italy). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Babyface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Babyface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Rome (Italy). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Babyface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Redface No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Rome (Italy). Model: Chiara di Carmine. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Redface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Redface No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Rome (Italy). Model: Chiara di Carmine. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Redface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Underface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Underface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Underface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Underface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Smallface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Berlin (Germany). Model: Lars Eidinger. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Smallface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Smallface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Berlin (Germany). Model: Lars Eidinger. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Smallface“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Makeup Portrait No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 67 cm. From „Face in Face“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Makeup Portrait No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 67 cm. From „Face in Face“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Face on Face No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 67 cm. From „Face in Face“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Face on Face No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 67 cm. From „Face in Face“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Coltface No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 69 cm. From the „Coltface“ series. Model: Sally Westholm. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Coltface No. 6“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 69 cm. From the „Coltface“ series. Model: Sally Westholm. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Childhoodface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 95 cm. x 67 cm. From „Childhoodface“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Childhoodface No. 1“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 95 cm. x 67 cm. From „Childhoodface“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Face in Face No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „Face in Face“ series. Model: Dee Bee Smith. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Face in Face No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2016. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „Face in Face“ series. Model: Dee Bee Smith. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„The Mask No. 5“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „The Mask“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„The Mask No. 5“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „The Mask“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Doublefaced No. 87“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Doublefaced 2015“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Doublefaced No. 87“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Doublefaced 2015“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Polarized No. 7“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Polarized“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Polarized No. 7“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015, Berlin (Germany). Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Polarized“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face (BieniekFace).

„Tripleface No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „Tripleface“ series. Model: Frank Küster. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Tripleface No. 2“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2015. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From „Tripleface“ series. Model: Frank Küster. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Bipolar No. 11“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Berlin (Germany). Model: Zeyu Cheng. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Bipolar“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Bipolar No. 11“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2017, Berlin (Germany). Model: Zeyu Cheng. Edition of 9 original photographs. 100 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Bipolar“ series. Oeuvre of Bieniek-Face.

„Me & My Friends No. 7“ (self-portrait) by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2014. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Me & My Friends“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Me & My Friends No. 7“ (self-portrait) by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2014. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Me & My Friends“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Bifaced No. 28“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2014. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Bifaced“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Bifaced No. 28“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2014. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 67 cm. From the „Bifaced“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Doublefaced No. 5“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2013. Edition of 9 original photographs. 58 cm. x 76 cm. From the „Doublefaced“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Doublefaced No. 5“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2013. Edition of 9 original photographs. 58 cm. x 76 cm. From the „Doublefaced“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Secondfaced No. 20“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Secondfaced“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

„Secondfaced No. 20“ by Sebastian Bieniek (B1EN1EK), 2019. Edition of 9 original photographs. 67 cm. x 100 cm. From the „Secondfaced“ series. Oeuvre of BieniekFace (Bieniek-Face).

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