Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm, oil on canvas
Size: 2 x 20 x 20 cm, framed 74 x 48 cm
ZBIGNIEW PIECZYŃSKI
TRAINED PAINTER • EXCELLENT TECHNIQUE • CREATOR OF THE RECOGNIZABLE “OSTY” SERIES
Zbigniew Pieczyński, born on January 11, 1970, in Mogilno, is a Polish contemporary painter associated with the Lublin art scene.
The artist graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. In 2000, he received his diploma in painting from the studio of Prof. Walenty Wróblewski, which was honored with a distinction.
Since 1995, he has been a member of the Society of Friends of Fine Arts in Lublin, and since 2001, he has been a member of the Association of Polish Artists and Designers.
A RICH EXHIBITION RECORD
Zbigniew Pieczyński has held nine solo exhibitions and participated in over thirty group exhibitions. His work has been presented both in Poland and abroad—including in Germany and Italy.
The artist’s works have been shown, among others, at:
* the Mat Mart Gallery in Lublin, * the Łazorek Gallery in Kazimierz Dolny, * the Przy Bramie Gallery in Lublin, * the Witryna Gallery, the Museum – Castle Complex in Niedzica, * the Wieża Sztuki Gallery in Kielce, * the Bellotto Gallery in Warsaw.
Zbigniew Pieczyński’s paintings are held in private and museum collections in Poland and abroad.
PAINTINGS OF HIGH ARTISTIC MASTERY
The artist works primarily in the noble and demanding medium of oil painting. His paintings are distinguished by excellent technical skill, a superb sense of color, and extraordinary freedom in handling the paint.
Pieczyński uses both a brush and a palette knife. He builds the surface of the painting using:
* energetic brushstrokes, * decisive smudges, * bold color combinations, * thicker layers of paint, * and an expressive, at times almost relief-like texture.
Professor Walenty Wróblewski, who supervised the artist’s thesis studio, highlighted his spontaneous, expressive style, the richness of his paint application, and his exceptional “artistic intuition.”
The power of Pieczyński’s paintings stems from a combination of professional, academic training and authentic painterly emotion.
OSTY — THE ARTIST’S DISTINCTIVE SIGNATURE
Nature—landscapes, flowers, and wild vegetation—is at the center of Zbigniew Pieczyński’s interests. However, the artist does not treat it merely as decoration. For him, each motif becomes a starting point for exploring light, color, matter, power, and transience.
“Thistles” – a diptych
This energetic diptych depicting thistles captivates with its intense colors, expressive texture, and the freedom of the painter’s brushstrokes. The two small compositions form a cohesive whole, though each retains its own mood and distinct character.
The first work is rendered in warm, sunny tones. Violet and creamy-yellow flowers emerge from a rich background composed of greens, golden browns, and luminous highlights. The second composition is cooler and more subdued—delicate purples and powdery shades of the flowers contrast with the silvery gray of the background.
The artist applies paint boldly and dynamically. Visible, decisive brushstrokes and, in places, an almost impasto-like texture lend the plants a sense of depth and natural vitality. The thistles are not depicted as a modest element of the meadow, but as full-fledged protagonists of the painting—proud, resilient, and beautiful in their unconventional form.
The thistle motif may symbolize strength, independence, and the ability to survive even under difficult conditions. Its prickly form conceals a delicate, colorful flower, allowing the composition to also speak of the beauty hidden beneath apparent harshness.
The striking frame plays a special role. The intensely purple, geometrically contoured frame echoes the color of the flowers, while the wide green and black inner border creates depth and clearly highlights both works. The whole piece has a modern, bold, and highly decorative character.
It is a cheerful, colorful composition that combines inspiration from nature with a contemporary presentation style. The diptych will brilliantly enliven any interior, drawing attention with both its expressive painting and its unique framing.
