Zbigniew Stec (b. 1952, d. 2014, Wloclawek), Train for Observation, 2008.

Zbigniew Stec (b. 1952, d. 2014, Wloclawek)
Train for observation, 2008.
oil on canvas, 50 x 73 cm
signed l. d. corner: 'Z. Stec'
signed and described on the reverse
framed

He lived and worked in Włocławek. He practiced easel painting and drawing. He created in the spirit of surrealism and metaphor. Since 1978 he belonged to the Association of Polish Artists and Designers, and since 2000 to the Association of Polish Caricature Artists. He was twice (in 1980 and 1990) a scholarship recipient of the Ministry of Culture and Art, and in 1985, 1987 and 1989 a scholarship recipient of the Governor of Wloclawek. In 1991 he received a scholarship from the "Pollock - Krasner Foundation" of New York.

He had his first solo exhibition in 1974 in his hometown. Since then he has presented his paintings at more than 50 individual exhibitions. He took part in dozens of group exhibitions. He received 30 awards and prizes. His paintings are in collections in many countries.