Pawel Kontny Mixed Media
Polish, 1923-2002
A painter of subjects from many parts of the world, Pawel Kontny began with wartime sketches and changed to a technique combining abstraction and realism.
He was born in Laurahuette, Poland, the son of a wealthy pastry shop owner. He studied architecture, but was interrupted by World War II. Traveling in many countries as a soldier, he sketched various landscapes but in 1945, he was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Italy.
After the war, he studied at the Union of Nuremberg Architects to help design buildings to replace ones destroyed in the war. He also married Irmgard, a dancer with the Nuremberg Opera Company and began having well received exhibitions of his work throughout Europe.
His primary subject became architecture which he built up on heavy weight masonite panels into structures with marble dust.
In 1969, the Kotnys moved to Denver, Colorado where he began painting the American West. In February, 1974, "American Artist" magazine had a feature article by John Jellico on Pawel Kontny.to
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Artist: Pawel Kontny
Cosmos, 1960s Mid-Century Abstract Mixed Media Art in Brown and Blue Tones
By Pawel Kontny
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Cosmos is an original mid-century abstract painting by Polish-American artist Pawel Kontny (also known as Paul Kontny), created in the 1960s. This striking mixed media work is compos...
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Pawel August Kontny Blue Gray Mauve Abstract Oil Painting, Contemporary Art
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Mid-Century Abstract Mixed Media 'Transfiguration' Composition with Marble Dust
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"Transfiguration" is a captivating original abstract painting by the talented artist Pawel Kontny (also known as Paul Kontny), created during the mid-20th century. This unique composition was crafted using a combination of marble dust, gesso, and oil glaze on masonite, resulting in a striking raised texture that adds depth and dimension to the artwork. The use of marble dust and gesso gives the piece a rich, tactile quality, making it visually stunning.
The painting is rendered in a harmonious palette of neutral tones, including shades of brown, beige, yellow, and grey, creating a subtle yet powerful interplay of light and shadow. These muted hues evoke a sense of calm and contemplation, allowing the viewer to immerse themselves in the abstract forms and textures that dominate the canvas.
This piece is presented in its original black and gold frame, which enhances its vintage charm and complements the sophisticated color palette. "Transfiguration" is an exceptional work of art, perfect for collectors of mid-century abstract art...
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1960s Abstract Pawel Kontny Mixed Media
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Marble
"Metamorphosis" Mid-Century Abstract Painting by Pawel Kontny, Textured 1960s
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Discover the striking beauty of “Metamorphosis,” an original abstract painting by celebrated mid-century artist Pawel Kontny (also known as Paul Kontny). Created in the late 1960s to...
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1960s Abstract Pawel Kontny Mixed Media
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Marble
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