Stanislaus Ostoja-Kotkowski b. 28 December 1922

Also known as Joseph Stanislaw Ostoja-Kotkowski, Stan Ostoja-Kotkowski, Stanislaw Ostoja-Kotkowski, J.S. Ostoja-Kotkowski
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer),
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Ostoja-Kotkowski was an abstract expressionist painter, set designer, photographer, experimental film producer & light &sound artist was born in Golub, Poland in 1922 and he arrived in Australia in 1949. He worked as a fabric designer for Prestige Fabric, Melbourne 1952-53. His diverse artistic practice included innovation in laser art and sound and image technology. Ostoja-Kotkowski was awarded an Order of Australia in 1992.
Tags: Abstract Expressionist
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Name
Stanislaus Ostoja-Kotkowski
Also known as:
  • Joseph Stanislaw Ostoja-Kotkowski
  • Stan Ostoja-Kotkowski
  • Stanislaw Ostoja-Kotkowski
  • J.S. Ostoja-Kotkowski
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Photographer)
  • Artist (Theatre / Film Designer)
  • Designer (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Other Occupation
  • House painter (ANZSIC code: 3244) -
Tags:
Abstract Expressionist
Birth date
28 December 1922
Birth place
Golub, Poland
Death date
1994
Arrival
  • 1949 (Arrived aboard the Fairsea)
Training
  • 1945 - 1949 Dusseldorf Academy of Fine Art, Germany
  • - National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.

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References [<ExternalResource: Ian Davidson (c.1999), 'Art, theatre and photography : remembering Stan Ostoja-Kotkowski (1922-1994) in Adelaide, South Australia, 1954-1972'.>, <ExternalResource: The Advertiser, Adelaide, (24 August 1954), 'Contemporary Art Film'.>, <ExternalResource: The Advertiser, Adelaide, (9 November 1953), 'House Painter Is Artist'.>, <ExternalResource: The Advertiser, Adelaide, (9 November 1953), 'Leigh Creek Art for Melbourne'.>, <ExternalResource: RMIT Design Archives J., 7: 1-2, 2017, p.20>] [<ExternalResource: Ian Davidson (c.1999), 'Art, theatre and photography : remembering Stan Ostoja-Kotkowski (1922-1994) in Adelaide, South Australia, 1954-1972'.>, <ExternalResource: The Advertiser, Adelaide, (24 August 1954), 'Contemporary Art Film'.>, <ExternalResource: The Advertiser, Adelaide, (9 November 1953), 'House Painter Is Artist'.>, <ExternalResource: The Advertiser, Adelaide, (9 November 1953), 'Leigh Creek Art for Melbourne'.>]