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Relief No. 58
Relief No. 58 is a geometric, three-dimensional composition dominated by expressive spatial forms with a minimalist character. The artist experiments with texture and space, creating a harmonious structure that combines elements of painting and sculpture. The composition is characterized by precision and balance between protrusions and flat surfaces.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Henryk Stażewski
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Date of birth and death
9 January 1894 – 10 June 1988
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Constructivism, Geometric Abstraction, Avant-garde
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Significant works
Geometric abstract paintings, Contributions to Polish constructivism and avant-garde art
Information about the work
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Year:
1977
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Execution technique:
Relief using mixed techniques on a base, combining elements of painting and sculpture
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Location:
Exact location is not widely known. Stażewski's works are held in museum collections and private collections, mainly in Poland.
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Theme:
The theme is the exploration of geometric form and space and the relationship between them. The work fits within the trend of geometric abstraction and minimalism, typical for the later period of Stażewski's work.
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work encourages reflection on balance and structure, showing how simple forms can create complex and dynamic spaces. The relief reveals spatial potential and material as carriers of artistic expression.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting "Relief No. 58," it is worth focusing on the relationship between space and form, analyzing texture and geometric arrangements. The work invites contemplation on minimalism and precision in art, emphasizing the significance of three-dimensionality as an element expanding traditional painting. This relief is an example of a harmonious combination of painting and sculpture, creating a new quality in abstract artistic expression.See other works by this artist
