Jerzy Bandura(1915-1987),Kolarz

Woodcut, paper; 16 x 12 cm (light passe-partout).

Jerzy Bandura (born October 14, 1915 in Chabówka, died October 19, 1987 in Cracow) - Polish sculptor, graphic artist, medalist.
He was a student of Xawery Dunikowski. The range of the artist's interests was very wide. Since 1947, he belonged to the Cracow Group of Nine Graphic Artists, bringing together the most prominent representatives of Polish woodcuts in post-war Poland.He created woodcuts and ex-libris.In 1947, he won an award in an international competition for a poster on the theme of the United Nations. He created medallic works, designs for furniture, stained glass and mosaics. He created sculptures on sports and sacred themes. Mainly, however, he was known as a creator of monumental sculptures and monuments.The work was printed in Anczyc's printing house in Cracow by Jozef Molenda, from original pear blocks.