The painting 'Night Lights' from 1982 by Jerzy Tchórzewski is a small, expressive work executed in oil and acrylic on canvas, measuring 41 x 27.5 cm, signed in the lower right corner: J.Tchórzewski 82. The work displays the artist's characteristic style combining surrealism and surrealistic elements with a dynamic play of light and shadow and zigzag matter structures. The artist created visions of cosmic catastrophes, volcanic eruptions, and star flares, often depicting titanic figures and using uneven paint texture that gives the paintings vitality and expression.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Jerzy Tchórzewski

  • Date of birth and death

    24 April 1928 – 25 December 1999

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Surrealist influenced figurative painting; expressive abstract painting

  • Significant works

    Participation in the first Modern Art Exhibition in Krakow, expressive abstract paintings, poetry collections, memoirs

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1982

  • Execution technique:

    oil, acrylic, canvas

  • Location:

    Warsaw, private collection

  • Theme:

    surrealism, surrealistic visions, cosmic visions, expressionism

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting shows dynamic and energetic forms of light at night, symbolizing cosmic phenomena and spiritual energy. It is characterized by the integration of matter and light, full of expression and symbolic meaning.

The key to interpreting the work

Interpretation should consider their symbolic context and the artist's expressive style, paying attention to the use of light and texture as elements creating the mood and dynamics of the painting.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    70 000 - 90 000 zł

  • Auction price:

    65 000 zł

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