Jerzy Ryszard "Jurry" Zieliński (1943–1980) was a Polish painter and poet.

Biography

Zieliński was born in Kazimierzów, in

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, in 1943. He graduated from the

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in 1968, with a diploma in painting. He died in

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in 1980. His artistic style was inspired by pop art and

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, and his work in turn inspired many young artists, such as the art groups Gruppa and Twożywo. In 1965, he and Jan Dobkowski founded the art group Neo Neo Neo. His artworks have been described as "" (). In 2010, on the 30th anniversary of Zieliński's death, a two-piece bumper gallery exhibition was held at the

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, celebrating his life and work. The exhibition was accompanied by the publication of a 300-page monograph, which analysed the historical significance and contemporary relevance of Zieliński's work.

References

* Kitowska-Lysiak, Margaret (November 2006)
"Jerzy Ryszard Zieliński (Jurry)"
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"Jerzy 'Jurry' Zieliński"
. Poland-art.com. Retrieved 25 April 2013. 1943 births 1980 deaths Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw alumni People from Opoczno County {{Poland-painter-stub