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Rafał Olbiński
Medusa. 21st century, Figurative Surrealist print, Mythology, Polish artist

2021

About the Item

Contemporary figurtive surrealist print by renowed Polish artist Rafal Olbinski. The work comes directly from the artist, is numbered, signed and made on sealed paper. Edition is limited to 20 copies. It is monochromatic blue. Depicted scene takes place at night and it shows man holding a flower and standing on stairs. His head matches an eye of woman's head which is floating in the nocturnal sky. The are stars and moon. On the bottom right corner there is a boat. RAFAŁ OLBIŃSKI (born in 1943) He graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology. In 1981 he emigrated to the United States and soon became a well-known painter, illustrator and designer. He received more than 150 awards including among others Gold and Silver Medals awarded by the Artistic Directors Club in New York, and Society of Illustrators in New York and Los Angeles, the International Oscar for the most significant Poster of the Year , the Prix Savignac in Paris, Creative Review magazine Award in London for the best British Illustration and Premio Guilia Divina Award for his outstanding contribution to contemporary art. His works were on the covers of numerous magazines such as Der Spiegel, as well as they served for projects of posters for the Metropolitan Opera in New York, La Scala and other opera houses worldwide. "Poetry in color, Olbinski’s paintings are expansive, eerily peaceful; there solitude encounters the unexpected- the absurd that is meaningful." Frank Fox (From the cover story of ‘The World & I’, the publication of the Washington Times) PROVENANCE Exhibited at Katarzyna Napiorkowska Gallery. The Gallery is a primary representative for this artist. The Gallery of Katarzyna Napiorkowska is one of the first private art galleries in Poland. For over 30 years, the gallery has been presenting contemporary paintings, graphics, drawings, and sculptures. Our galleries are located in Warsaw and Brussels. The portfolio of the Gallery includes selected objects of renowned Polish artists. In 2015, our Gallery was awarded the prestigious title of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy in the European Brand category awarded by the Business Center Club. CONDITION Very good condition.
  • Creator:
    Rafał Olbiński (1943, Polish)
  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Warsaw, PL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 172241stDibs: LU101018849612
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