Lot description
This evocative composition by Witold Kaczanowski, widely recognized by his artist's signature Witold-K., captures the surreal minimalism and enigmatic atmosphere that define his work. A figure rendered in deep tones of red and black sits in quiet contemplation beside a stark ladder and an arched portal, all suspended in a muted, dreamlike space. The interplay of bold shapes and subtle textures heightens the sense of isolation and anticipation, hallmarks of Witold-K.'s exploration of the human condition. Born in Poland, Witold Kaczanowski studied painting and art history at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. He emigrated to the United States in the 1960s, where he achieved international recognition for his haunting figurative works and surreal imagery. His lithographs, paintings, and drawings are celebrated for their psychological depth, balancing the familiar with the uncanny. Over the decades, Witold-K. has exhibited widely in Europe and America, with his art represented in numerous private and institutional collections worldwide. Signed and dated in pencil lower right Witold-K. 1993, titled lower left Waiting, numbered 21/120. Artist: Witold Kaczanowski (Polish b.1932 ) Issued: 1993 Dimensions: 38.25"L x 31.25"H Edition Number: 21 of 120 Country of Origin: Poland