Edward Dwurnik (1943 - 2018)

Edward Dwurnik

Edward Dwurnik was a Polish expressionist painter and graphic artist. Between 1963-1970 he studied painting, drawing and sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. He quickly became one of the most important figures of the Polish contemporary art scene.

Edward Dwurnik is best known for his large-scale paintings depicting everyday life, cityscapes and crowds of people. He often used bold, bright colours and strong black outlines to create his distinctive style. Many of his works depict the absurdity and contradictions of modern life in Poland and the struggles of ordinary people against political oppression and social injustice.

Throughout his career, Dwurnik's art has evolved and diversified, covering a wide range of techniques and themes. In addition to painting, he also worked in printmaking and drawing.