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Kazimierz S. OŻÓG

Instytut Sztuki, Uniwersytet Opolski, ul. Bolesława Kominka 6, 45−035 Opole, Poland , Polska

Abstrakt

The article addresses the phenomena characteristic of modern sculpture which evoke the notions of narrow means and simplicity. They may involve applying almost banal or modest materials (as was the case with Arte Povera) or inspire humble and modest attitudes in thinking about artistic creation as such and in conceiving of the role of the artist (as was the case in minimalism). In the Polish context, the most interesting artist demonstrating such an approach to art was Władysław Hasior. His assemblages, in which he would use objects he accidentally came across, also casual objects and not infrequently junk, demonstrate an attempt at combining Pop−Art motifs with the ones characteristic of Arte Povera. His other ideas, such as different forms of sculpture, for instance those made of concrete whose casting moulds were enormous hollow spaces in the ground or plain air sculptures set on fire, manifest the artist’s humility and casualness reflected in his work.

 

Translated by Dorota Chabrajska

Słowa kluczowe:

modern sculpture, minimalism, Arte Povera, Władysław Hasior