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Ballerina / Egg of Eternity, 1983 (diptych)
Diptych 'Ballerina / Egg of Eternity' from 1983, made with pastels on black paper. The works are signed at the bottom: FStarowieyski 1683. Characteristic for the artist is the combination of calligraphic line precision with surreal poetics and fascination with baroque style and the sensuality of the female body. The piece presents complex metaphorical visions combining horror, eroticism, and reflection on transience.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Franciszek Starowieyski
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Date of birth and death
8 July 1930 – 23 February 2009
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Graphic design, poster art with surreal, baroque, and unique aesthetic departing from socialist realism
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Significant works
Homage to Picasso (1966 Cyrk poster), various poster designs and book illustrations
Information about the work
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Year:
1983
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Execution technique:
pastel, black paper
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Theme:
surrealism, sensuality, baroque, metaphorics, eroticism, transience
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The works express fascination with the 17th century, combining elements of grotesque and macabre with classical perfection, exploring themes of life, death, and infinity.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation of the artwork requires attention to the symbolism and the juxtaposition of surreal and baroque elements in Starowieyski's work.Auction information
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Estimated price:
15 000 - 20 000 zł
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Auction price:
35 000 zł
See other works by this artist
Ugliness of the World after the Fall of Antiquity, 2008
- Artist: Franciszek Starowieyski
- Year: 2008
