Waniek, Henryk, Alchemik, Alchemist, Film, 1988, Mint Condition, Poland, Poster, Polish Posters, Jacek Koprowicz, Joanna Szczepkowska, Michal Pawlicki, Marek Obertyn, black & white, moon, calendar<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Alchemik<\/b><\/i> (1988), directed by Jacek Koprowicz, is a Polish fantasy film set in the 16th century. It follows the story of an enigmatic alchemist who arrives in a small town, bringing with him a mysterious manuscript that promises to unlock the secrets of immortality. The townspeople, driven by greed and fear, are drawn into a web of intrigue and dark magic. The film explores themes of human desire, the quest for eternal life, and the consequences of tampering with nature\u2019s laws. With its atmospheric cinematography and eerie narrative, “Alchemik” offers a haunting tale of ambition and mysticism. The poster artist Henryk Waniek<\/strong>\u00a0(b. 1942) is a Polish\u00a0artist<\/a>,\u00a0stage-set designer<\/a>, author-journalist and commentator on literature and the arts. In 1964 he enrolled at the\u00a0Krak\u00f3w Academy of Fine Arts<\/a>. During 1965\/66 he studied at the\u00a0University of Krak\u00f3w<\/a>. In 1970 he obtained a diploma in\u00a0poster art<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0graphic art techniques<\/a>, studying with professors Tadeusza Grabowskiego and\u00a0Andrzej Pietsch<\/a>. After graduating he worked briefly at the State Lyceum of Fine Arts in Katowice as an art teacher, and as a lecturer at the Art Department of the\u00a0University of Silesia in Katowice<\/a>. Henryk Waniek is a\u00a0surrealist<\/a>\u00a0painter. Many of his works feature symmetrical overall designs and \/ or concentric shapes. He frequently incorporates very traditional features such as windows, drinking vessels, ladders, devils, rainbows and shooting stars. He himself speaks of a “magical vision” of the world. He also works with different types of drawings involving graphic art and poster art. From time to time he has diversified into the performing arts, designing stage sets. His works have featured in over 100 exhibitions and he has been honored with various prizes.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":3723,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[31],"product_tag":[5062,5061,5057,5060,5041,5063,5040,5075,4891,4892],"class_list":{"0":"post-3722","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-film","7":"product_tag-artwork","8":"product_tag-graphicart","9":"product_tag-movieposters","10":"product_tag-mrposter-com-vintageposters","11":"product_tag-polishposters","12":"product_tag-posterdesign","13":"product_tag-vintagepolishposters","14":"product_tag-wallart","15":"product_tag-posters","16":"product_tag-vintage","17":"pa_artist-waniek-henryk-b-1942","18":"pa_cast-joanna-szczepkowska-michal-pawlicki-marek-obertyn","19":"pa_director-author-jacek-koprowicz","20":"pa_genre-film","21":"pa_grading-mint","22":"pa_poster-country-of-origin-poland","23":"pa_poster-year-1446","25":"first","26":"instock","27":"shipping-taxable","28":"purchasable","29":"product-type-simple","30":"czr-hentry"},"yoast_head":"\n