Artist: Władysław Pluta
Published: 2019
ISBN: 978-83-7576-410-9
Binding: Harcover
Format: 150 × 200 mm (6 x 7.88 in)
Language: Polish and English
Number of pages: 64
Number of Pictures: 60
About the artist:
This mini-album showcases the works of Władysław Pluta, an esteemed poster artist and designer of books and magazines. His work is renowned for its concise expression, which embodies the vibrant and whimsical aesthetic of the Polish School of Poster Art. Pluta’s creations have been exhibited widely, gracing galleries in cities such as Zagreb, Helsinki, and Sofia. His talent has been recognized with prestigious awards at major international competitions, including the International Poster Biennale in Warsaw (1986) and the International Triennial of Stage Posters in Sofia (1998), underscoring his significant impact on the world of graphic design.
O artyście:
Minialbum poświęcony jest twórczości uznanego plakacisty, projektanta książek i czasopism, Władysława Pluty. Zwięzły w formie styl artysty nawiązuje do estetyki polskiej szkoły plakatu oraz zwraca uwagę energetycznością i specyficznym humorem. Prace Władysława Pluty prezentowane były na wielu polskich i zagranicznych wystawach, m.in. w Zagrzebiu, Helsinkach czy Sofii, i nagradzane na najważniejszych międzynarodowych konkursach, jak choćby Międzynarodowym Biennale Plakatu w Warszawie (1986) oraz Międzynarodowym Triennale Plakatu w Sofii (1998).
About the Polish School of Posters:
The Polish School of Posters, renowned worldwide, is esteemed as a pinnacle in contemporary poster art, drawing parallels to the La Belle Époque French posters of the 1890s. This school of design marries the aesthetic qualities of painting with the concise and metaphorical nature of poster art. Emerging in the early 1950s, it has cultivated distinctive features such as painterly gestures, a strong sense of line, and the use of vibrant colors. These elements, combined with a flair for individual personality, humor, and fantasy, have blurred the lines between designer and artist.
The influence of the Polish Poster School on the global evolution of graphic design in poster art is significant. Its primary contribution lies in its strategic use of suggestion and clever allusions. Drawing from the rich palette of folk art, the posters integrate bold and vivid colors with printed slogans—often rendered by hand—and familiar symbols to forge a succinct and creative metaphor. These posters, as a fusion of text and imagery, generate a unique aesthetic tension.
Beyond their visual appeal, posters from the Polish School also convey the artist’s emotional engagement with the subject. They transcend mere objective representation; they embody the artist’s personal interpretation and commentary on both the subject matter and societal issues.