Colin Lanceley (1938-2015), Mr. Twardowski, 1972
Lithograph on paper, 80 x 60 cm.
Signed and dated "Lanceley 72" in pencil in lower right corner. Numbered 50/70 in pencil in lower left corner.
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Colin Lanceley - Australian painter, printmaker, of New Zealand descent. He was born in 1938 in Dunedin, New Zealand (his father was Australian). In 1939, the family moved to Sydney. At the age of 16, Lanceley dropped out of school and became an apprentice at a printing atelier specializing in photogravure. At the same time, he attended evening classes on art at North Sydney Technical College, where his professor was Peter Laverty, one of Australia's best-known artists and art educators. He then went on to study art at East Sydney Technical College, graduating in 1960.In 1967 he was awarded the Helena Rubinstein Travelling Scholarship, which allowed him to travel to Europe to discover great works of art. Eventually Lanceley settled in London for the next 16 years, traveling frequently in Europe.
Lanceley is known for his monumental, three-dimensional paintings and prints. His works are in some of the world's most prestigious collections, including the Tate and the National Gallery of Australia.
During his stays in Europe, Lanceley participated in numerous exhibitions and competitions, including the Biennale of Printmaking in Cracow (now Triennale), of which he was twice its winner. "Pan Twardowski" was undoubtedly created in the context of this Krakow "adventure" of the Australian artist. Pieces of this print can be found at the Tate and in the collection of the University of New South Wales, among others.
