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Activation of Greenery, 1960-68
The painting 'Activation of Greenery' by Alfred Lenica, created between 1960-68, is an oil on canvas measuring 100 x 81 cm. Signed in the lower right corner: Lenica. On the back there is an inscription: A.Lenica/Warsaw/1960-68/Activation of Greenery/100 x 81. The artist's work combined elements of Tachisme painting with gesture and programmed chance, characterized by spontaneous, automatic recording of psychological states, linking it to the surrealism trend. Lenica eliminated traditional painting tools, using unconventional methods such as paper, rags, razor blades, or fingers, as well as techniques like dripping and decalcomania. His works show inspiration from natural forms, described as biological painting, dynamically filling the composition fields with colorful, swirling spots sometimes outlined with delicate contours.
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:
1960-68
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Theme:
abstract painting, tachisme, informel, surrealism, biological painting
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work reflects the dialogue between programmed chance and conscious painting gesture, embedded in the context of surrealism and biological painting, where colorful forms refer to natural structures.
The key to interpreting the work
The interpretation of the painting should consider Alfred Lenica's unique technique and creative philosophy, his formal explorations, and the expression of emotions through chance and gesture.Auction information
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Estimated price:
150 000 - 180 000 zł
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Auction price:
130 000 zł
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