The painting 'Embrion chce żyć' from 1969 is an example of Jan Dobkowski's mature work, where the line plays a significant role as a carrier of thought and emotion. The composition, based on precise, winding lines, combines elements of abstraction with expression, revealing the symbolic motif of the embryo as a metaphor for life and birth. The artist emphasizes the creative process as a continuous dialogue with oneself and the exploration of new forms of expression, and this work fits into the trend of his exploration and fascination with the line and its dynamic role in painting.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Jan Dobkowski

  • Date of birth and death

    8 June 1942

  • Natinality

    Poland

  • Style

    Modern Polish avant-garde, abstract and figurative painting

  • Significant works

    Double Girl’ series, spatial neon compositions, participation in Neo-Neo-Neo group

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1969

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Location:

    Poznań, private collection

  • Theme:

    life, birth, embryo, line, abstraction, creative process, symbolism

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting shows a deep reflection on the essence of life and the emergence of new existence, expressed through a geometric and rhythmic structure of lines symbolizing the energy and dynamics of birth.

The key to interpreting the work

When analyzing the work, attention should be paid to the finesse of the use of lines, their expression, and the symbolism of the embryo form as a universal sign of the beginning of life.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    75 000 - 90 000 zł

  • Auction price:

    80 000 zł

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