The painting "New York" from 2017 depicts a cityscape characteristic of Edward Dwurnik shown from a bird's-eye view, part of his long-term series "Hitchhiking Travels." The work combines features of expressionism and realism, presenting a complex structure of a city full of life and movement. Dwurnik, known for his critical and ironic view of the surrounding reality, interprets the metropolis as a dynamic yet contrast-filled place. The artist uses intense colors and clear contours, giving the work an energetic character and narrative quality.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Edward Dwurnik

  • Date of birth and death

    19 April 1943 – 28 October 2018

  • Natinality

    Poland

  • Style

    Figurative painting, socially aware urban landscapes, graphic art

  • Significant works

    Sportsmen (cycle), Road (Ten Stations of Secular Crucifixion), multiple urban-themed paintings

Information about the work

  • Year:

    2017

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Theme:

    cityscape, metropolis, urban life, expressionism, realism, social documentation

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting shows the multilayered dynamics of the city, drawing attention to the social and cultural aspects of metropolitan life from the perspective of an artist who is a critical observer of contemporary times.

The key to interpreting the work

In interpreting the work, it is important to pay attention to the expressive form, intensity of colors, and the complexity of the urban space arrangement as a social and cultural commentary.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    200 000 - 250 000 zł

  • Auction price:

    200 000 zł

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