1984 Original Polish Exhibition Poster, Leszek Zebrowski at Galeria Plakatu

Description

Date: 1984
Size: 38 x 26.5 inches
Artist: Leszek Zebrowski

About the Artist: Leszek Żebrowski is a Polish graphic artist … more Date: 1984
Size: 38 x 26.5 inches
Artist: Leszek Zebrowski

About the Artist: Leszek Żebrowski is a Polish graphic artist and poster designer known for his distinctive and expressive style. Born in 1950, Żebrowski became a prominent figure in the Polish School of Poster Art, an influential movement in the world of graphic design. His works are marked by bold, surreal imagery, often using symbolism and visual metaphors to convey complex emotions and ideas.

Żebrowski’s posters cover a wide range of subjects, including theater, film, and cultural events, with a strong focus on conveying atmosphere and mood through minimal yet powerful compositions. His use of hand-drawn illustrations, combined with striking typography and subtle color palettes, gives his work a unique and recognizable aesthetic.

Over the years, Żebrowski has exhibited his works internationally and has received numerous awards for his contributions to graphic design. His posters are celebrated not only for their artistic quality but also for their ability to communicate deeply layered meanings with visual simplicity.

About the Poster: Beginning in the 1950s and through the 1980s, the Polish School of Posters combined the aesthetics of painting with the succinctness and simple metaphor of the poster. It developed characteristics such as painterly gesture, linear quality, and vibrant colors, as well as a sense of individual personality, humor, and fantasy. It was in this way that the polish poster was able to make the distinction between designer and artist less apparent.

Polish posters have come to stand apart from the advertising design conventions fostered in Europe during the 20th century. It was during the communist regime, a time when culture was closely monitored by the state, that Polish artists found liberation in poster art. Ironically, this foremost public art form became ground for individual expression. During that period, the cultural institutions, of theatre and cinema especially, flourished as they were funded by government agencies. Artists freshly out of the fine arts academy flocked towards poster production as the demand for this art was rapidly growing. The result became some of the most unique and expressive posters the world has ever seen - and artworks in themselves.

Poster has a small tear on the margin (please see photograph). Ready to frame. less