Ladislas KIJNO (1921-2012) - Lot 187

Ladislas KIJNO (1921-2012) Composition Mixed media on crumpled paper Signed lower right H_47.5 cm W_44 cm Ladislas Kijno (1921-2012) was a French painter and sculptor of Polish origin, renowned for his work in the fields of lyrical abstraction and gestural painting. Throughout his career, Kijno explored various forms of artistic expression, particularly abstraction, seeking to convey deep emotions and intense impressions through shapes, colors and textures. Born in Poland in 1921, Kijno moved to France in 1949, where he became one of the leading exponents of geometric abstraction and art informel in the French artistic landscape. He trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and began exhibiting in the 1950s. His work is characterized by a desire to go beyond the traditional conventions of figurative painting, to focus on the exploration of pure expression through abstract forms, often influenced by calligraphic or gestural elements. Ladislas Kijno developed a unique style combining lyrical abstraction, gesture and emotional expression. He often worked with broad brushes and rapid brushstrokes to create dynamic compositions marked by spontaneous impulses. His works are characterized by fluid lines, organic forms and expressive use of color. His approach has been largely influenced by movements such as Art Informel, in which the artist seeks to free the act of creation from any figurative or formal constraints. Kijno also explored a variety of media, including sculpture, relief and canvas. In his sculptures, he often integrates materials such as bronze, plaster and marble, accentuating simple, fluid forms that express organic movement. He created numerous works that marked the history of abstract art, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. He has taken part in numerous international exhibitions, and his works can be found in prestigious collections including the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and the Musée National d'Art Moderne. He is also renowned for his monumental murals and series of paintings.