Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz
1885–1939 · Polish · 4 artworks
ExpressionismArt NouveauPsychological portraitureDistorted formsVibrant, non-naturalistic colorExploration of Pure FormUse of hallucinogenic substances for artistic inspiration
artist bio
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, also known as Witkacy, was a Polish artist, playwright, and philosopher known for his contributions to Expressionism and his theories of Pure Form in art. His portraits and dramatic works explored psychological themes and the anxieties of modern existence.
related: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Edvard Munch, Egon Schiele
