oil, canvas, 104 x 124 cm
Rafal Olbinski, a master of the Polish School of Posters, has had a major influence on contemporary world graphic and illustration art. His work is saturated with symbolism and meanings hidden in the details of his works. His paintings often contain hidden messages and interpretations, which makes them fascinating and mysterious.
One of the most important motifs in Olbinski's paintings are women - mysterious and seductive figures, referring to the classic "femme fatale" motif. Combined with surreal and illusionistic elements, the artist gives female figures an unusual aura. The oneiric femininity juggles between innocence and predatory eroticism. The drifting gondola, on the other hand, is a motif associated with Venice, carnival, and opera - a universe in which the artist moves with refined freedom due to his artistic poster experience.
