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FILIP CIŚLAK | Joseph Conrad - Power of Words
ARTIST | Filip Cislak
BASED IN | Poland
TITLE | Joseph Conrad - Power of Words
SIZE | 297 X 420 (MM)
A powerful quote by Joseph Conrad on the nature of language: ‘Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality.’ Written in an expressive interpretation of classical Roman Capitals, using an interplay ofred and black gouache. The composition is rendered on Saunders Waterford Cold Pressed paper, which features a heavy texture and a naturally warm tone.
MEDIUM | Gouache, saunders waterford cold-pressed paper
OPENING BID | USD 120 Available during our 48 hour IG Auction (See more)
AUCTION CODE | FC_WORDS
ARTIST | Filip Cislak
BASED IN | Poland
TITLE | Joseph Conrad - Power of Words
SIZE | 297 X 420 (MM)
A powerful quote by Joseph Conrad on the nature of language: ‘Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality.’ Written in an expressive interpretation of classical Roman Capitals, using an interplay ofred and black gouache. The composition is rendered on Saunders Waterford Cold Pressed paper, which features a heavy texture and a naturally warm tone.
MEDIUM | Gouache, saunders waterford cold-pressed paper
OPENING BID | USD 120 Available during our 48 hour IG Auction (See more)
AUCTION CODE | FC_WORDS
ARTIST | Filip Cislak
BASED IN | Poland
TITLE | Joseph Conrad - Power of Words
SIZE | 297 X 420 (MM)
A powerful quote by Joseph Conrad on the nature of language: ‘Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality.’ Written in an expressive interpretation of classical Roman Capitals, using an interplay ofred and black gouache. The composition is rendered on Saunders Waterford Cold Pressed paper, which features a heavy texture and a naturally warm tone.
MEDIUM | Gouache, saunders waterford cold-pressed paper
OPENING BID | USD 120 Available during our 48 hour IG Auction (See more)
AUCTION CODE | FC_WORDS
About the artist
Filip Cislak
Filip Cislak’s journey in calligraphy began during his Graphic Design studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where he discovered a passion for this art form in type design classes. Initially self-taught, he later refined his skills through workshops with renowned instructors like Luca Barcellona, Christopher Haanes, and John Stevens. In 2022, he earned a PhD, focusing on teaching calligraphy to graphic design students.
Cislak has taught calligraphy in various cities, including Katowice, Kraków, Warsaw, Helsinki, Bratislava, and Zaragoza, and is currently an assistant professor in the graphic design department at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. He is a member of the Calligraphymasters collective and the Speedball Professional Artist Network and played a role in organizing the 2024 Calligraphy Festival in Katowice. His calligraphic works have been exhibited in Poland, Germany, and Turkey.
Focused on Western calligraphy, Cislak views calligraphy as a creative medium and a form of visual communication. He values historical letterforms as a foundation for experimentation and modern reinterpretations, blending tradition with innovation.