Oak Abstract by Wladyslaw Strzeminski - Wall Art Wrapped Frame Canvas Print

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Printed using only high quality inks on gallery grade 280 GSM fine art canvas. Mounted on a hard backed sturdy frame and finished with a smooth matte finish to ensure a sharp vibrant image.Orders dispatched the next working day. Estimated UK delivery 1-2 days, international 8-10 working days or less.

Oak Abstract by Wladyslaw Strzeminski

Oak by Władysław Strzemiński is a powerful representation of his unique style that blends the influences of Constructivism and his own theory of Unism. Created in 1934, the artwork is part of a larger series where Strzemiński explored organic forms through a minimalist and abstract lens. Although titled Oak, the work does not depict a traditional, naturalistic image of an oak tree. Instead, Strzemiński deconstructs the form of the tree into its most essential lines, shapes, and geometric patterns, rendering it in a way that challenges viewers to see nature through a lens of abstraction.

The composition emphasizes Strzemiński's focus on rhythm and balance, where each element of the artwork is meticulously placed. The bold use of lines and muted colours, typical of his work, allows the viewer to engage with the piece as both a dynamic object and a static form. The stylization of the tree's branches and leaves is achieved through a series of intersecting, angular shapes that suggest the oak's structure while remaining highly abstract. There is a sense of fluidity within the rigidity of the geometric forms, reflecting Strzemiński's desire to merge organic naturalism with a new visual language.

Strzemiński’s approach in Oak mirrors his broader philosophy of Unism, which sought to eliminate any illusion of depth and instead focus on the flatness of the surface, treating the entire canvas as a cohesive, unified whole. The piece challenges conventional artistic boundaries by reducing a complex natural form like a tree to its most elemental components, yet it maintains an intrinsic sense of harmony and order. Through Oak, Strzemiński invites the viewer to reconsider the relationship between nature and abstraction, pushing the boundaries of modern art in the process.