The oil painting 'Composition of Circles LIII' continues Jan Berdyszak's exploration of space, form, and the relationships between elements of the painting. The artist is characterized by creating forms through arrangements of circles and their fragments, which connect and intertwine, forming a complex, dynamic structure. The work emphasizes the issue of the boundary between art and reality and strives to show the openness and infinity of the artwork. The painting is signed on the back and bears a label from the Art Exhibitions Bureau in Poznań 'Arsenał'.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Jan Berdyszak

  • Date of birth and death

    15 June 1934 – 18 September 2014

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Conceptual art, installation, sculpture, painting, graphics

  • Significant works

    Double Circles, Circle Compositions, Transparent series, Photographic Reinstallations, Installation art

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1969-1970

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Location:

    Poznań, private collection

  • Theme:

    space, geometric relationships, openness of composition, dynamism of shapes

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting explores the mutual interactions between circular forms, both in terms of color and spatiality, emphasizing continuity and fragmentation as well as the painting's confrontation with its surroundings.

The key to interpreting the work

The viewer should pay attention to the recurring motifs of circles, their interconnections, and color contrasts that create a refined, harmonious composition engaging in a dialogue with the gallery space.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    150 000 - 180 000 zł

  • Auction price:

    150 000 zł

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Composition, 1971

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  • Year: 1971
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Requiem VIII, 1967

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  • Year: 1967
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Double Circle IV, 1962

  • Artist: Jan Berdyszak
  • Year: 1962
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Double Circle V, 1962

  • Artist: Jan Berdyszak
  • Year: 1962
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Composition of Circles No. XXVI, 1963

  • Artist: Jan Berdyszak
  • Year: 1963
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Double Circles, 1962

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  • Year: 1962
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