Franciszek Starowieyski

Franciszek Andrzej Bobola beaver stone Starowieyski ( born July 8, 1930 in Bratkówka in Krosno, Poland, † February 23, 2009 in Warsaw) was a renowned artiste pseudonym January Byk Polish graphic artist, painter and stage designer.

Life and work

Starowieyski came from the noble family of beavers stone Starowieyski. 1949-1955 he studied at the art academies in Krakow and Warsaw. The artist specialized in posters, paintings, stage designs and book illustrations. He was a member of the International Alliance of graphic designer (AGI ). Henryk Tomaszewski and Jan Lenica addition he was one of the most famous Polish poster creators.

His works were characterized by a rich ornamentation. From his favorite motifs 's offense, death and the end of civilization were.

His art was characterized by the lively baroque opulence. He liked to work in front of spectators gathered, recorded quickly large-scale female nudes. He called this spectacle " theater of the drawing ." To underline his preference for Baroque art, signed Starowieyski his works with a previous 300 years years number.

According to his family, he died at the age of 79 years on 23 February 2009 in the Polish capital Warsaw.

Awards (selection)

• 2000 - 3rd Prize, International Biennial of Poster Art, Warsaw
• 1982 - Silver Hugo " Best Professional Artist", Film Graphic Design Competition
• 1979 - Gold Medal of the International Film Festival Chicago ( USA)
• 1978 - 2nd Prize, International Biennial of Poster Art, Warsaw
• 1974 - Grand Prix in the category Cinema Posters of the International Cannes Film Festival
• 1974 - 2nd Prize, International Biennial of Poster Art, Warsaw
• 1973 - Winner of the International Biennial of Arts of São Paulo (Brazil )