Tomasz Sętowski (b. 1961)
Evocation of Hermes
oil on panel, framed
dimensions: 43 × 28 cm (in light), 69 × 55 cm (with frame)
signature: l.d. "T. Sętowski" and signature and title on the back
certificate of authenticity
state of preservation: perfect, ready to exhibit
A magnificent example of magic realism painting, for which Tomasz Sętowski - one of the most recognizable Polish surrealists - is known. The composition titled "Invocation of Hermes" evokes the mythical motif of the messenger of the gods, set in the artist's universe - composed of architectural structures, symbols of time, wings, clocks and figures in the form of monumental hybrids.
Precision of detail and decorativeness of form make the painting exude theatrical splendor, and at the same time nostalgia and metaphysical calm. The richness of the colors and the elegant form of the frame further emphasize the unique character of the work. The painting is an excellent representation of Sętowski's style associated with his Imagination Museum.
About the artist:
Tomasz Sętowski (born 1961) - painter, graphic designer, artist from the circle of magic realism. A graduate of the Polish Academy of Fine Arts in Częstochowa, he has exhibited many times at home and abroad (New York, Dubai). His works have been exhibited at the National Museum in Gdansk and the Museum of Fantastic Art in Switzerland, among others. Known for his fascinating compositions that combine figurativeness with architectural illusion and symbolic richness.
