Witkacy was a Polish artist whose work defies easy categorization. As a writer, playwright, painter, philosopher, and art theorist, he delved into the depths of the human psyche and society. His visions were ahead of their time, and his sharp judgment continues to resonate. Witkacy's oeuvre, with its prophetic insights and biting intellect, consistently captivates new generations.
In den frühen zwanziger Jahren suchte Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, kurz Witkacy genannt, neue Wege, um das »intuitive Bild« einer Person treffender festzuhalten. Das veranlaßte ihn, sich mit der spontanen oder »automatischen« Zeichnung zu beschäftigen oder unter dem Einfluß von Rauschmitteln zu arbeiten. Einige dieser Experimente fanden im Rahmen seiner »Portrait-Firma« statt.
Exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal norms, this collection features a series of provocative plays that delve into themes of motherhood, morality, and the darker aspects of life. Each piece presents unique characters grappling with their desires and the consequences of their actions, offering sharp commentary on contemporary issues. The writing is marked by wit and a keen understanding of the human condition, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in modern theater and its reflections on society.
Exploring the influence of travel on creativity, this volume features two "tropical" plays by Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, also known as Witkacy. His experiences in Ceylon and Australia in 1914, alongside anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski, inspire these works. Recognized as a leading innovator in Polish theater during the interwar period, Witkacy's unique perspective contributes to the European avant-garde movement, showcasing his artistic vision and innovative theatrical techniques.
Witkiewicz established rules for his portrait work, marking paintings with symbols indicating the substances he had consumed or abstained from. Type C portraits were created under the influence of alcohol and "narcotics of a superior grade," resulting in abstract compositions he termed "Pure Form." Various drugs produced distinct distortions and effects, often reflecting the subject's preferences. Some portraits indicated the number of days without smoking or drinking, while type D works aimed for similar results without artificial means. Different substances influenced color combinations and highlighted various aspects of the subject's features or psyche, exemplified by a series of self-portraits created with beer and cocaine. Informed by earlier drug writings and anticipating future explorations of psychoactive substances, Witkacy's 1930 work discusses his experimentation and the nature of addiction, critiquing societal attitudes toward drugs deemed "acceptable." As life mechanized, he believed metaphysical experiences could only be achieved artificially, paralleling Henri Michaux's extensive visual art created under substance influence. Witkacy's acerbic, meandering prose, filled with neologisms and multilingual expressions, critiques Polish society and the art world, exposing the hypocrisy surrounding drug use. Since its 1930s publication, this work has gained cult status in Poland as a modernist classic. This edition fe
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