Erwin SÓWKA (1936-2021), "Mary and the Child with Archangel Michael and St. Sebastian."

oil, canvas, 80 x 90 cm,
Signed: p.d. Erwin Owl. 77. and monogram ES
On the back on the loom title, sizes and numbers in marker.



Erwin SÓWKA (1936-2021)
Born in Szopienice, miner, member of the Janowska Group. He was influenced by occult knowledge, was fascinated by the exoticism of the cultures of the ancient East, the circle of Silesian culture was close to him. The heroine of many of the artist's paintings is a female figure, shown against a background of scenery full of symbols and exoticism.