The exhibition is based on a selection of works related to broadly understood figuration. This is a subject characterized by a certain timelessness. Figuration is understood as an inexhaustible source of inspiration, the end of which is difficult to predict, which is confirmed in artistic practice. Even in the rhythm of the succession of generations, it is subject to extreme transformations that can be reduced to a common denominator and derived from a single genetic prototype. The consistent development of this narrative is one of the important structural axes of the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture of the CRP in Orońsko.

The Centre of Polish Sculpture has been building a representative collection of Polish sculpture for over forty years, with particular emphasis on works created in the second part of the 20^th century and today. The establishment of this institution is associated with the activities of creative workshops and an outdoor exhibition of artists’ works in 1965, and then the opening of the Centre for Creative Work of Sculptors, so that in 1981 the Centre of Polish Sculpture began to function as a state institution subordinate to the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Currently, the collection, consisting of sculptures, objects and installations of over two thousands works, and is supplemented by almost five hundred deposits. Most of the works come from the post – war period, although the collection also includes those from the beginning of the 20^th century, such as the works of Konstatnty Laszczka and Stanisław Ostrowski. As well as from the interwar period e.g. Katarzyna Kobro, Olga Niewska, Xawery Dunikowski and August Zamoyski. An important part of the collection are works that make up the latest chapter in the history of Polish sculpture, and especially those created in the recent years. This applies primarily to the works of the young generation, which – as part of the Youth Triennial organized by the Center – has the opportunity to make its artistic debut. The Orońsko Sculpture Park presents works by world – famous artist, such as: Magdalena Abakanowicz, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Wojciech Fangor, Anthony Cragg and Adolf Ryszka. The works collected for over four decades are used by the Centre and other museums and galleries to implement exhibitions projects in Poland and abroad.

The curatorial text was written by Dr Jarosław Pajek

The exhibition at the Rzeczna Art Gallery presents works by outstanding Polish artists, listed in alphabetical order:

Agata Agatowska
Andrzej Bednarczyk
Bronisław Chromy
Jan Cykowski
Xawery Dunikowski
Barbara Falender
Jerzy Grygorczuk
Władysław Hasior
Krystyn Jarnuszkiewicz
Józef Kaliszan
Mieczysław Kałużny
Alfons Karny
Jan Kucz
Stanisław Kulon
Konstanty Laszczka
Tadeusz Łodziana
Jerzy Mizera
Adam Myjak
Sławoj Ostrowski
Antoni Janusz Pastwa
Andrzej Pawłowski
Maria Pinińska-Bereś
Adam Procki
Antoni Rząsa
Stanisław Słonina
Wanda Sokołowska-Majerska
Ludmiła Stehnova
Wacław Szymanowski
Janusz Tkaczuk
Jacek Waltoś
Jan Stanisław Wojciechowski
Antonina Wysocka-Jonczak
August Zamoyski
Barbara Zbrożyna
Kazimierz Gustaw Zemła