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)
Joseph Stanislaw Ostoja-Kotkowski, abstract expressionist painter, theatre set designer, photographer, experimental film producer and light and sound artist was born in Golub, Poland in 1922 and he arrived in Australia in 1949. 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

Citations

  • Ian Davidson (c.1999), 'Art, theatre and photography : remembering Stan Ostoja-Kotkowski (1922-1994) in Adelaide, South Australia, 1954-1972’.

  • The Advertiser, Adelaide, (24 August 1954), 'Contemporary Art Film’.

  • The Advertiser, Adelaide, (9 November 1953), 'House Painter Is Artist’.

  • The Advertiser, Adelaide, (9 November 1953), 'Leigh Creek Art for Melbourne’.