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Your Children
Your Children is a painting depicting a scene with children playing in a dimly lit residential interior. The atmosphere of the work is stuffy and full of anticipation, giving it a universal character that refers to contemporary events such as the war in Ukraine. The painting shows children left behind by adults who went to war, symbolizing the defenselessness and sadness of young boys.
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:
1969
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
The painting was exhibited at the Polswiss Art auction on March 12, 2019, where it reached a sale price of 8,213 EUR
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Theme:
The work fits into the trend of symbolic realism, combining elements of everyday life with deep references to the history of art. The toys depicted, such as a tennis racket, shuttlecocks, or dice, take on symbolic meaning, referring to the loss of free time, friendship, love, and reflection on adult life.
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting encourages reflection on the passage of time, the innocence of childhood, and the impact of external events on the lives of the youngest. By depicting children in an enclosed interior, the artist shows their isolation and longing for normality, which may symbolize broader social and political contexts.
The key to interpreting the work
The painting "Your Children" by Kiejstut Bereźnicki shows children playing in a muted, domestic interior, creating an atmosphere of loneliness and helplessness. The toys depicted take on symbolic significance, referring to the loss of innocence and longing for a normal life. The work addresses the universal theme of the passage of time and the impact of difficult events such as war on the fate of the youngest. Subtle colors and composition encourage reflection on the fragility of childhood and the need for care in difficult times.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
