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Glass Vessels with Reflection in the Mirror
Glass Vessels with Reflection in the Mirror is a composition maintained in a monochromatic, subdued color scheme, which upon closer inspection reveals subtle shades of yellow, sapphire, pink, and various tones of gray and beige. The painting exudes harmony and calm, and its ethereality evokes the works of old Venetian masters such as Titian and Giorgione. The artist precisely manipulates light and shadow, creating a delicate play of reflections on the surfaces of glass vessels, which gives the composition depth and three-dimensionality.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Kiejstut Bereźnicki
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Date of birth and death
21 December 1935 - (alive as of latest data)
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Figurative painting, rooted in European traditional art
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Significant works
Numerous exhibitions in Polish cities and abroad, including participation at Galerie EL, BWA venues, Polish National Museums
Information about the work
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Year:
1999
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
The painting was exhibited at a 2003 exhibition in Gdańsk on the occasion of receiving the Kazimierz Ostrowski Award for 2002, organized by the ZPAP Gdańsk District. It was also reproduced in the exhibition catalog on pages 62 and 63.
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Theme:
The work fits into the still life genre, with clear references to Dutch, Venetian, and Spanish 17th-century painting. Bereźnicki not only draws inspiration from old masters but also engages in an artistic dialogue with them, reinterpreting classical motifs in a modern context.
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting invites reflection on everyday life and transience. By depicting ordinary objects – glass vessels and their reflections – the artist shows the interplay between reality and illusion, which can symbolize the boundaries between the material and spiritual worlds. The work emanates silence and calm, encouraging the viewer to meditate on the essence of being and the fleetingness of the moment.
The key to interpreting the work
Observation of details: Pay attention to subtle color nuances and the play of light on the surfaces of the glass vessels. Composition analysis: Examine the arrangement of elements within the painting's space and their reflections in the mirror, which may symbolize the dualism of reality. Historical context: Consider references to the traditions of 17th-century European painting and the way the artist relates to these patterns. Philosophical reflection: Reflect on the meaning of the depicted objects and their reflections in the context of transience and the fleeting nature of life.See other works by this artist
Still Life with Torches and Yellow Dominance
- Artist: Kiejstut Bereźnicki
- Year: koniec lat 60. lub początek lat 70. XX wieku
