Painting Z.1 from 1959 by Jerzy Tchórzewski is created using the artist's own technique on canvas measuring 65 x 95 cm, signed in the lower right corner: TCHÓRZEW-/SKI 59. The artist describes the creative process as evoking life from inert plastic substance, a struggle and dialogue with the matter to which he gives his own rhythm and strength. The painting reflects his individual explorations in painting, combining surrealism and surrealness, where light and shadow play a key role. The work was exhibited at the Polish Art Exhibition in Geneva and at the Central Bureau of Artistic Exhibitions in Warsaw in 1959.

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:

    1959

  • Execution technique:

    own technique, canvas

  • Theme:

    surrealism, surrealness, expression, light and shadow, contemporary painting

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting expresses a dynamic dialogue between the artist and the matter, the creative process as a confrontation and cooperation between creator and artwork, where life and its own laws of the painting arise.

The key to interpreting the work

Interpretation should consider the creator's context, his fascination with light and shadow, and reflect the personal and expressive artistic process.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    120 000 - 150 000 zł

  • Auction price:

    120 000 zł

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