Dimensions: 16 x 28 x 16,5 cm
State of preservation
opinion of dr. Anna Żakiewicz dated June 1, 2024
Biography
Studied at the Faculty of Sculpture of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. In 1957-68 he worked as a teacher at the Kenar School in Zakopane. In 1970-71, he worked as a stage designer at the Polish Theater in Wroclaw and as a teacher at the local Academy of Fine Arts. Known primarily as a creator of monumental sculptures and ephemeral actions combined with their realization - Sunny Chariot, Flaming Birds, Fiery Birds, Burning Banners. In parallel with the "Banners" and monumental realizations, he created intimate sculptures. In the 1980s and 1990s he created "Portraits" in assemblage and collage techniques. He has been creating assemblages since 1957. He represented Poland at the Sao Paulo Biennale in 1965 and 1971, the Venice Biennale in 1970 and many other prestigious international exhibitions.