Rafał Olbiński

Rafał Olbiński is unique as an artist because he paints the way a writer would write. I enter into visual dialogue with him, because he uses allegory, double entendres, and symbolism to create a visual vocabulary.
This "literary-style" of painting lends itself well to the posters for classical theatre and opera that he designs.

Polish posters characteristically depict themes metaphorically rather than directly, but have quite a sombre tone. Olbinski brings a touch of humour to this style.

"CARMEN"



"THE THREE MUSKETEERS"



"SALOME"



"THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO"



"AIDA"



"LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR"



"SAMSON & DELILAH"



"MACBETH"



"LA BOHEME"



"CINDERELLA"



"TOSCA"



COMPARED TO THE STANDARD "TOSCA" POSTER:


"La Traviata" by Verdi


And some of his other art work: