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Counterpoint, circa 1966
Relief "Counterpoint" circa 1966 by Jan Ziemski, made with acrylic on wood measuring 49 x 66.5 cm. Signature on the back: KONTRAPUNKT JAN ZIEMSKI LUBLIN and a hand-written stamp: ML. WL.5/167/B1 16.XI.1981. The work shows geometric and op-art forms characteristic of the mature period of the artist's work, exploring the relationships of space, movement, and light through spherically curved slats and contrasting colors, evoking optical illusions.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Jan Ziemski
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Date of birth and death
20 January 1920 – 22 December 1988
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Structural painting, op-art, optical illusions
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Significant works
Metaphoric paintings, ‘formury’ textural paintings in plaster, spatial and light visualization artworks
Information about the work
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Year:
ok. 1966
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Execution technique:
relief, acrylic, wood
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Theme:
geometric art, op-art, abstraction, optical illusions, relationships of space and light
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting presents the artist's studies of fleeting phenomena of perception of space and movement, creating optical illusions and the momentariness of observing abstract forms.
The key to interpreting the work
The interpretation of the painting should consider geometric compositions and relationships of light, perception, and the illusion of movement caused by contrasting shapes and colors.Auction information
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Estimated price:
40 000 - 50 000 zł
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Auction price:
48 000 zł
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