Julian Stanczak

American, born Poland, 1928 - 2017

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The image features an array of small, evenly spaced squares forming a grid-like pattern. The squares vary in color, with deeper purples at the edges transitioning to brighter blues and teals towards the center. The overall composition gives an impression of depth and dimension.
Julian Stanczak, Filtration Eleven, 1977, screenprint blue and green on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.49

Filtration Eleven

Julian Stanczak · 1977 · screenprint blue and green on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.148.49

The image shows parallel orange lines arranged in a grid pattern across four horizontal bands. The lines vary slightly in thickness and spacing, creating a sense of movement. The pattern resembles tightly packed string lights or venetian blinds. The orange color is mixed with yellow and pink accents.
Julian Stanczak, Shimmer, 1972, acrylic on canvas, Gift of the Jane Haslem Gallery, 1974.45.1

Shimmer

Julian Stanczak · 1972 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  1974.45.1

The image displays a series of horizontal lines that bend and curve in a smooth, wave-like manner, creating an abstract pattern. The lines are evenly spaced and start parallel at the top and bottom but diverge in the middle, forming a shape reminiscent of an hourglass or the contours of a human torso.
Julian Stanczak, Cryptic, 1972, oil over graphite on plastic, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the David Anderson Gallery), 2015.143.164

Cryptic

Julian Stanczak · 1972 · oil over graphite on plastic ·  Accession ID  2015.143.164

The image shows overlapping rectangular shapes in shades of orange and yellow, with thin vertical lines running across the artwork. The composition resembles sunlit blocks or panels stacked on top of each other, creating a sense of depth and movement through warm colors and a linear pattern.
Julian Stanczak, Dimensional, 1971, screenprint, Gift of the Jane Haslem Gallery, 1974.45.3

Dimensional

Julian Stanczak · 1971 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  1974.45.3

The image contains overlapping trapezoidal shapes formed by vertical lines, creating movement and depth. The shapes are in red and pink hues blending together, appearing like transparent sheets. These shapes overlap against a background of red and pink vertical stripes, resembling blinds or window slats. This gives the artwork a layered transparency and spatial interaction.
Julian Stanczak, Dedicated, 1971, screenprint, Gift of the Jane Haslem Gallery, 1974.45.2

Dedicated

Julian Stanczak · 1971 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  1974.45.2

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Color/Color: Suite in Four Parts

Julian Stanczak, Harry Rand · 1993 · illustrated book with twenty color screenprints and text on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.65

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Early Solar

Julian Stanczak · 1973 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  1974.45.4