Zbigniew Kopania, born December 21, 1949, in Łódź, Poland, is a highly skilled artist and cinematographer known for his hyperrealistic painting style. His works are characterized by remarkable realism, vivid color saturation, high contrast, and intricate details, often achieved through thick impasto and numerous glazes. Kopania’s paintings captivate viewers with their meticulous refinement and striking visual impact.
Kopania graduated in 1974 from the Cinematography Department of the State Higher School of Film, Television, and Theater in Łódź. He worked as a cinematographer for feature, documentary, and television films in Poland and internationally from 1974 to 1980. Under the mentorship of Professor Jerzy Mierzejewski, Kopania began focusing on painting and has since collaborated with prominent galleries in London, Amsterdam, Munich, and the USA, showcasing his work globally.
Individual exhibitions abroad, among others : Polish Social and Cultural Center in London 1990, Provincichuis Gallery Haarlem (Holland) 1991, Galerie Am Isator (Munich) 1994, Turner Art Gallery, Denver (USA) 1995, Houtplein Expo site Haarlem Gallery 1996, Country Club Gallery, Odessa (USA) 1997, Galerie Kunst Centrum Haarlem 2001. Permanent cooperation with several galleries in Poland, including the Blue-S Gallery. Creativity: realistic painting (still life, flowers, landscapes, ballet dancers, paintings with a shade of surrealism, portraits), including Sarmatian portraits for the film by Pan Tadeusz (directed by Andrzej Wajda) 1998. Works in private collections in Europe and the US.
