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Illusion of Myth, 1964
Illusion of Myth' from 1964 by Alfred Lenica is an oil on canvas painting measuring 89 x 116 cm, signed in the lower right corner: Lenica. Lenica, an artist of the Polish avant-garde of the 20th century, combined elements of tachisme, surrealism, and art informel in his work, using dripping technique and unconventional painting tools. His works are characterized by dynamic colorful spots outlined with delicate lines, creating vibrant compositions often referring to natural forms, defined as biological painting. 'Illusion of Myth' exemplifies his mature style, combining chance with gesture and automatic recording of psychological states.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Alfred Lenica
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Date of birth and death
4 August 1899 – 16 April 1977
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Abstract, surrealism, tachisme, informel, dripping
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Significant works
Large-format oil paintings, murals such as ‘Three Elements’ for the UN, Chile series
Information about the work
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Year:
1964
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection, Warsaw
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Theme:
abstract painting, tachisme, surrealism, informel, biological painting
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work reflects the relationship between programmed chance and creative gesture as well as the automatic recording of psychological states, fitting into the aesthetics of surrealism and biological painting.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation of the painting requires considering its place in the Polish avant-garde, the techniques used by Lenica, and his individual method of combining chance, gesture, and surrealist expression.Auction information
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Estimated price:
160 000 - 200 000 zł
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Auction price:
155 000 zł
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