River boy tim bowler, author, rafal olbinski, illustrator margaret k. He wants to show us that our imagination is a magical world which we are recreating forever. He draws us into a different universe, and forces us to use our eyes to participate in a marvelous world which is the true dimension of dreams. Rafal olbinski is a polish illustrator, painter, and. Rafal olbinski, 1943 surrealist painter rafal olbinski is a polishborn illustrator, painter and educator, living in the united states. Rafal olbinski poetic surrealism painter art people gallery. Featured on the july 1992 cover of the original omni magazine, olbinski has captured the curious, creative minds of omni admires for decades. Surrealism artist rafal olbinski creates images in other objects which both relate to each other in this example a harp and a women, often both depicted for their beauty and peacefulness. May 22, 2015 rafal olbinski is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states.
In 1995, his poster was chosen as the official new york city capital of the world poster. Rafal olbinski galleria on third custom framing nyc. His paintings depict a woman who is both distant and effortlessly available. Wieslaw has been awarded with many prizes since he. Rafal olbinski 1943 is a polish born artist known for his poetic realism style of painting. This surrealist painter creates amazing dreamlike artworks. Artwork by rafal olbinski occasional loss of identity. He has taught at new yorks school of visual arts since 1985.
All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. Olbinski is a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. He graduated from the architecture program of the warsaw polytechnical school in 1969. In 1981 rafal emigrated to the united states where he quickly became a renowned painter, illustrator and designer. It provides highly pigmented inks that will resist fading and preserve the integrity of the print for more than a. Rafal olbinski born is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states.
Olbinski graduated from the architecture program of the warsaw university of technology in 1969. His paintings are extremely unique making you think differently on the view you see. Rafal olbinski is a surrelist artist from poland, who has become world famous for his posters and designs. He graduated from warsaw academy of fine arts in 1979, receiving a masters degree in interior design. Looking at olbinskis paintings reminds me of how beautiful fantasy can be. Join facebook to connect with rafal olbinski and others you may know. Rafal olbinski images surreal art, art, surrealism. He is considered one of the major representatives of the polish school of posters. In his works the artist creates a world full of ambiguous metaphors, reveries and mysteries. In 40 extraordinary posters, surprise, witty tricks, and sexual content create a visual pun, and capture the grandeur of the costumes.
Rafal olbinski was born in poland, later he immigrated to the united states in 1981, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. Rafal olbinski rafal olbinski born february 21, 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. He graduated from the architectural department of warsaw politechnical school. Proficient as a painter, illustrator, and designer, olbinskis works focus on lyrical surrealism and metaphorical structure. Poetic humor is a quality rarely found in the fine arts. Tomek olbinski tomek olbinski was born in kielce, poland. Loading rafal olbinski rafal olbinski born february 21, 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the. Rafal olbinski born february 21 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. This lithograph is titled charismatic impulse and was handpulled on rives paper in 2001. February 21, 1943 born in kielce, poland in 1945, rafal olbinski studied architecture before dedicating himself to painting and design. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists. Olbinski immigrated to the united states in 1981, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. Rafal olbinski is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in. Rafal olbinski bio born in kielce, poland in 1945, rafal olbinski studied architecture before dedicating himself to painting and design.
Red rose ship is a limited edition hand pulled original lithograph on museum quality deckleedge paper, numbered and hand signed by rafal olbinski. He wants to show us that our imagination is a magical world. See more ideas about eye art, art and illustration art. This lithograph was created on a rare antique marinoni voirin french press that dates back to. Contemporary surrealism rafal olbinski is a polish surrealist illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. These are only a portion of the verbal accolades polish illustrator, painter, and educator rafal olbinski has received during his career. Surrealist artist rafal olbinski, was born in kielce, poland in 1943. Apr 06, 2011 i could see the influence of magrittes transformative juxtapositions.
In 1982 he immigrated to the us, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. Interview with rafal olbinski, science fiction artist and. Rafal olbinski rafal olbinski born 1945 in kielce, poland is a polish graphic artist, stage designer and surrealist painter. Rafal olbinski, 1943 ballet posters, concert posters, poster. The lithograph is signed by hand to the lower right by the artist. A multitime winner of the hugo science fiction achievement award, di fate has seen his artwork showcased in america, asia, and europe for years. August 29th october 6th 2019 meeting with the artist. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. For his artistic achievements, he has received more than 150 awards including gold and silver medals from the art directors club of new york, gold and silver medals from. For information about purchasing posters, please read sale information pageor contact. A collection of fourteen short fables each of which describes a different flower. Surrealist art by rafal olbinski red spade productions. Illusive specificity of random compliments is a limited edition hand pulled original lithograph on museum quality deckleedge paper, numbered and hand signed by rafal olbinski.
One of his recent honors was to design in 2002 the stage settings for philadelphia opera companys production of don giovanni. In 1982, he emigrated to the us, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. He graduated from the architecture program of the warsaw polytechnical school. In this first publication of his paintings, olbinski creates a world that seeks to celebrate the secrets of women without destroying their mystery. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. Rafal olbinski poster designer and painter, art posters and books.
This is a hand signed serigraph titled the shape of intimate illusion by rafal olbinski. Olbinski immigrated to the united states in 1981, where he soon established. His work is not unlike that of the famed surrealist rene magritte, and olbinski lists him, among many others, as an influence. Since 1985 he has been a professor at the school of visual arts in new york. Rafal olbinski, polish poster designer and painter art posters. Galeria plakatu, piwna 2830, 00265 warszawa, polska. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Guy billout ironic illustrator creative illustration. Art, beautiful, and draw bild beauty illustration, eye art, watercolour pai. Books included are pool light by howard schatz, olbinski and the opera by rafal oblinski, and women. In 1982, he emigrated to the united states, since establishing himself as prominent illustrator, designer, and painter. Magnificent surreal artworks by rafal olbinski pieces my modern met rafal olbinski ci sono terreni dove non e sempre facile andare in buca.
Midsummer marriage is a limited edition hand pulled original lithograph on museum quality deckleedge paper, numbered and hand signed by rafal olbinski. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. Rafal olbinski the surrealist art the polish museum in. Rafal olbinski artwork for sale at online auction rafal. He graduated from the architecture program of the warsaw polytechnical school in 1969, and immigrated to the united states in 1981, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer.
Rafal olbinski is a polish illustrator and painter. May 12, 2015 rafal olbinski born february 21, 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. Red umbrella inkografia red umbrella, rafal, umbrella art. In 1982 he immigrated to the us, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and. Since 1985 hes been a professor at the school of visual arts in new york. The artwork for the poster was made by polish illustrator and graphic designer wieslaw rosocha. Steve heller, a senior art director of the new york times poetic humor is a quality rarely found in the fine arts. Surreal painting by rafal olbinski polish illustrator rafal olbinski has been living and working in the united states for a long time now. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
In each of 14 spreads, a species of flower figures into a brief story and illustration. Occasional loss of identity rafal olbinski 158 artworks, 577 followers rafal olbinski born february 21, 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. He was born in poland, and originally trained as an architect in warsaw. Three book featuring the work of artists rafal olbinski polish, american, born 1943 and howard schatz american, born 1940. His lush images combine imagination and ambiguity that draw the observer into a different world, where dreams rule in a continuous play of thought, confirming what edgar allan poe once said. Immigrated to the united states in 1981, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. Polish artist rafal olbinski has easily proven himself a leading modern surrealist with his provocative, prolific, and technically masterful paintings and illustrations. Rene magritte rafal olbinski immigrated to the us in where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. Rafal olbinski shape of intimate illusion hand signed. Rafal olbinski is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states.
Born in kielce, poland in 1943, rafal olbinski studied architecture before. Olbinskis work is very similar to the work of the famous belgian surrealist rene magritte. View over 1272 rafal olbinski artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices. After having come to the united states in 1982, he soon established himself as a prominent illustrator as well as painter. In 1982, he emigrated to the us, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator. He began to work as an illustrator and graphic designer for jazz forum and itd magazines, the hybrydy club and several other publishers and advertising agencies. See more ideas about surreal art, surrealism and surrealism painting. Rafal olbinski was born in the city of kielce in poland. Rafal olbinski immigrated to the united states from poland in 1981. Rafal olbinski is a surrealist artist, prominent painter, illustrator and designer. Rafal olbinski born february 21, 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states.
By sam reeve rafal olbinski is a polish illustrator and painter. Rafal olbinski limited edition print pricing secondary. Jan 29, 2019 rafal olbinski born february 21, 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. Rafal olbinski immigrated to the united states in 1981, where he soon established himself as a prominent painter, illustrator and designer. Rafal olbinski describes his approach to painting and illustrating as poetic surrealism. Over the past few years i have been inspired more and more with his ability to show the beauty in the mundane.
Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by rafal olbinski. Rafal olbinski born in kielce, poland in 1943, rafal olbinski studied architecture before dedicating himself to painting and design. Rafal olbinski is an unusually versatile polish artist he is a painter, graphic designer, poster designer, illustrator, scenographer, designer. Rafal olbinski born kielce, february 21, 1943 is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. However, his artistic part opened in native poland, kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. My feed buy art exhibitions add artwork sign up login. Rafal olbinski surrealism painting, surreal art, art for. Most aptly, andre parinaud describes olbinskis work. While gently paying homage to his predecessors, such as magritte, he explores the irony of metaphysics, duality of meaning, and the limitlessness of imagination. Rafal has easily proven himself a leading modern surrealist with his provocative, poetic surrealism by rafal olbinski hot air balloons rafal olbinski born is a polish illustrator, painter, and educator, living in the united states. Midsummer marriage signed lithograph rafal olbinski.
Rafal olbinski renowned poster designer and painter, his biography, largest. At once both controversial and classical, rafal olbinski has built a career around examining the mystery of women. In 1981 he emigrated to the us, where he worked as a painter, illustrator and designer. Mar 16, 2020 rafal olbinski 1943 is an artist born in 1943 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a printmultiple sold in 1993, at poster auctions international, inc. Vincent di fate has been creating scifi themed masterpieces for well over 30 years, and has earned himself an international reputation as one of the most talented illustrators in the world. Rafal olbinski proves that although as a medium it may have one foot in the past, it. The artwork is a limited edition, and is numbered 87 out of 350. Rafal olbinski, born 1945, graduated from architectural department of warsaw politechnical school in 1969. Born in kielce, poland in 1945, rafal olbinski studied architecture before dedicating himself to painting and design. He studied architecture before dedicating himself to painting and design.
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