JOIN USThe exhibition, which was organised by the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in
Bangalore, showcased the works of some of the award-winning artists of Poland in water colour, oil and other mediums.
As a genre, Polish poster art crystallised in the late nineteenth century, and is fiercely individualistic.
Displaying renditions of global movie posters – ranging from Polish movies like ‘Sanatorium pod Klepsydra’, or ‘The Hour-Glass Sanatorium’ to English movies like
‘Rosemary’s Baby’, the exhibition really was a treat to the eye.
One of the oldest posters on display at the Sua House is of the Polish movie ‘Rekopis Znaleziony w Saragossie’, or ‘The Saragossa Manuscript’.
A vivid creation by designer Jerzy Skarzynski in dark shades of blue and white, it dates back to 1965.
Another prominent poster is Eryk Lipinski’s creation for David Copperfield. Designed in 1972, it is an interesting study in bold shades of scarlet, cream and black.
One of the most poignant exhibits at the event is the poster of the Swedish film ‘Viskningar och rop’, or, in English, ‘Cries and Whispers’. Designed by Waldemar Swierzy in the year 1974,
it features an abstract depiction of a woman’s face, shrouded in hair, against the backdrop of a cloud-speckled sky.
The exhibition also included posters of famous operas.
One of the most striking was that of ‘La Traviata’, composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Designed by the Polish artist Rafal Oblinski in 1992, it depicts a pale woman’s face set against a dramatic violet backdrop.
A poignant piece designed by Wieslaw Rosocha for the popular musical ‘Evita’
was also on display at the exhibition.
Posters painted for different pieces of puppet theatre, such as ‘Robinson Crusoe’, were also featured.
The dramatic composition of Crusoe’s bearded face set against clouds and a triangle of blue light across one eye was painted by Wieslaw Walkuski in 1994.
Other prominent exhibits at the gallery included Franciszek Starowieyski’s poster for the Polish film ‘Barwy ochronne’, or ‘Camouflage’, and Andrzej Pagowski’s creation for the American film ‘Terms of Endearment’.
Renowned artist Balan Nambiar, who was present at the exhibition, said that he was very impressed by the work that he saw around him.
“I have certain parameters for judging art, which include delivering a message, efficient
handling of the medium, and creating a resonance in the mind of the viewer. Most of
the work that I see here is technically very proficient,” he said, adding that although he did not see much innovation in the work, most of the pieces sent out a very strong
message.
“In fact, I’d say this is one of the most prominent exhibitions of art held recently in this City,” he summed up.