Marian Czapla is a Polish artist known for his modern easel painting style characterized by vivid color, sensual figuration, and exploration of religious themes. He co-founded the Symplex S4 group in the 1970s, focusing on colorful compositions before transitioning to figurative themes, often inspired by Catholic baroque iconography. Czapla's work reflects a personal figural morality play, drawing comparisons to abstract expressionists like Willem De Kooning and the authenticity of George Rouault. His art delves into universal issues while rooted in Polish reality, often exploring the human condition through symbols and signs, particularly inspired by the New Testament. Czapla's paintings emphasize the unity of nature and the metaphysical eStefan Gierowski [in:] S. Gierowski, czapla'91. Painting Marian Czapla, Legnica 1991....