What topics does Violinist explore?

portrait, violin, music, introspection, minimalism, black & white, human figure, melancholy

Is Violinist under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

ViolinistMichał KokotNone

Contemporary Minimalism
Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu

Michał Kokot (1944 – 2014)

Explore the multi-faceted art of Michał Kokot – Polish painter, musician, poet & photographer. Known for evocative violin portraits & photojournalism, his work reflects a unique vision.

Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu (Torun, Poland)

Explore Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu (CoCA Toruń), Poland – showcasing innovative Polish art through exhibitions, interdisciplinary projects & artist residencies. Discover captivating artworks and experience cultural inspiration!

This is a black and white photograph of a man wearing a long white shirt, who is standing with his head bowed and his front facing the image circle. His eyes are pointed downwards. The man is hugging a violin to his breast. The figure has been portrayed against a neutral background. Michał Kokot is very minimalistic, as far as his photography is concerned, since he focuses on portraying a single figure or motif. He is fascinated with everyday life and creates a universal narration about human life. He creates flat photographic installations, which emphasize a single motif or figure. At the same time, his photographs are based on a game of metaphors, and stun with lyricism and a large dose of things that remain unsaid. The photos are often figurative representations of a single figure, which is additionally mentioned in the title, which was the case of the Violinist. The other type of artistic work in his portfolio is photographs, which one could categorise as symbolic. [P. Lisowski]

About this artwork

Title: Violinist
Artist: Michał Kokot
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Centre of Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu
Corpus context: simple, polish introspection
Color palette: Neutrals
Main color: Phthalo Green
Keywords: polish art artist, human figure art, grayscale image
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

How harmonious are the colors of "Violinist" by Michał Kokot?

The colors of "Violinist" by Michał Kokot show a strong color unity harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

How much light do the colors of "Violinist" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Violinist" by Michał Kokot is bright balance.

Which artist and which style stand behind "Violinist"?

"Violinist" was created by Michał Kokot in the Contemporary Minimalism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

What colors dominate "Violinist" by Michał Kokot?

The color identity of "Violinist" by Michał Kokot: a neutrals palette, dominated by phthalo green (#1b1c1a).

Who created "Violinist"?

"Violinist" was created by Michał Kokot. The information on this page describes Michał Kokot's original work.

What art movement does "Violinist" by Michał Kokot belong to?

"Violinist" by Michał Kokot belongs to the Contemporary Minimalism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

How does "Violinist" balance light and dark?

"Violinist" is bright overall, and its luminance is bright balance.