Andrew Smoczynski, Circle for Christine in November 2

print (relief) size 61x41 cm; signed and described at the bottom of the composition "Circle for Krystyna in November ; relief print; e/a 22/50; November 1986" in pencil

Andrzej Smoczynski (1944 -2010) graduated from the State Higher School of Fine Arts (now the Academy of Fine Arts) in Lodz in 1969. He was an employee of his alma mater, a professor since 1998. In 1993, he founded and led the studio of the Screen Printing Center, a specialized teaching and research facility, conducting extensive cooperation with printmakers at home and abroad. In 1994, he was also a co-founder of the Association of Polish Screen Printers. He was involved in printmaking and applied graphics (including posters). He participated in many exhibitions, such as the National Exhibition of Young Painting, Graphics and Sculpture, Sopot 1970, International Biennale (since 1994 Triennale) of Graphics, Krakow 1986, 1988, 1994, 1997, International Triennale of Drawing, Wroclaw 1988, 1992 and many others.