Back in Poland in 1923 Berlewi published
his concept about abstract art and in 1924
introduced Mechano - Faktura, in solo exhibition
based on abstract geometric shapes, use
of contrasting colours only in white-black-red
and simple forms/objects into the graphic
arts in Poland. He carried on his work through
constructivist creative group called 'Block'
(1924-26) founded together with Wladyslaw
Strzeminski (1893-1952) which actively exhibited
'mecanofactura' new techniques and style
in car showrooms in Warsaw and together
with poets Aleksandra Wata i Stanislawa
Brucza founded new advertising agency 'Reklama
Mechano' promoting his modern and functional
ideas.
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