ELEONORA PLUTYŃSKA. GREAT LADY OF POLISH FABRIC

Discover the fascinating story of Eleonora Plutyńska, a woman who dedicated her life to fabric, an art that requires humility and patience. Meet the daughter of the "king of Polish oil", a student of Olga Boznańska, an artist, teacher and activist who emanated an aura of peace and mystery.

• Inspiring biography of a legendary figure in Polish textile art.
• Engaging story about private life and work at the intersection of urban and rural cultures.
• A story about passion, dedication and strength of character in the face of adversity.
• Saving from oblivion old weaving techniques and secrets of plant dyeing.
• Co-founder of the "Ład" cooperative and educator of generations of artists.

Eleonora Plutyńska chose her own path, although she grew up in the shadow of her father's legend. She studied in Paris and at the Warsaw School of Fine Arts, but found her true fulfillment in the villages of Polesie and Podlasie. There, working with local weavers, she saved old techniques and secrets of plant dyeing from oblivion. As a co-founder of the "Ład" cooperative and a lecturer at the Hand Weaving Studio at the Warsaw ASP, she educated entire generations of artists, including Magdalena Abakanowicz, Jolanta Owidzka and Krystyna Wojtyna-Drouet. Her fabrics, such as Zwierza, Rycerze or Trójkąty, gained recognition at home and abroad.

The biography of Eleonora Plutyńska is the story of a woman who, despite difficulties, was able to start over every time. Her life, marked by the early death of her father, two world wars, separation from her husband and the destruction of her property, did not deprive her of faith in the meaning of work. Thanks to her strength of character and sense of mission, Eleonora Plutyńska went down in the history of Polish art as a selfless, noble and dedicated figure.

The book "Eleonora Plutyńska. Great Lady of Polish Fabric" is a superbly written biography that recreates the life of a legendary artist, showing both her private life and her work at the intersection of urban and rural cultures. It is an engaging story that does not avoid difficult topics and breaks down stereotypical patterns. An ideal read for lovers of art, history and inspiring biographies.

Technical data: Pages: 208, Format: 155x231 mm, Year of publication: 2025, Binding: hardcover, Publisher: Marginesy.