Cyrk Woman on a Square Wheel (Original Circus Poster), by M. Urbaniec, 1972
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The original circus poster "Cyrk woman on a square wheel," designed by Maciej Urbaniec in 1972, is a hallmark of the Polish School of Poster Art. Its mid-century modern composition carries evident influences of pop art and surrealism. The central figure is a female acrobat balancing on a unicycle with an iconic square wheel, dressed in vivid lemon-yellow leggings and a dramatic, cloud-like bolero with pastel pink, blue, green, yellow, and white accents. The background is a soft, powdery pink in a matte finish. At the top, the monumental "CYRK" inscription features playful, irregularly shaped letters in bold colors, visually supported by the acrobat’s hands, merging image and typography. The artwork contrasts the sharp, graphic outline of the wheel with the soft, painterly textures of the costume. In the lower right corner sits the discreet signature "URBANIEC." The poster is preserved in very good condition, with no visible damage or restoration marks.This piece echoes the spirit of an era when imagination and wit shaped the visual landscape beyond the confines of ordinary advertising. Urbaniec’s poster playfully voices a visual paradox—the square wheel, both impossible and humorous, becomes a symbol of circus mastery and balance at the edge of reality and absurdity. The pastel hues and gentle lines evoke a dreamlike space, with the acrobat floating like a butterfly and the “CYRK” letters lifted in a gesture of confidence. The work narrates a time when the poster was a medium for experiment and poetic commentary on reality.The poster may serve as a central accent on a light-colored wall in a living room or bedroom—its
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Height97 cm
Length66.5 cm
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Length66.5 cm
Height97 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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