Victor Soma. Posters.

Victor Soma Born: 1978

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Victor Soma is universally recognized in Poland as an authority on the subject of posters, one of the continuators of famous Polish School Of Posters (1950— 80), which was able to make the distincion between the designer and artist less apparent. Victor Soma uses lots of aesthetics and styles, suggestive visual metaphors, bold and bizarre associations with surreal flavour as important addition. He likes pop surrealism, graphic novels (Moebius, Chris Ware, Tom Gauld), deconstructivism and Hans Bellmer’s drawings. — 20+ years of experience as a professional visual artist: illustrator, drawer, graphic designer (books, magazines, covers, posters, websites, CI), motion designer, comic book artist, set designer, art director; ——visual storyteller; — member of Locus Solus Group (with acclaimed stage designer Michał Urban), team of artists creating narrative exhibitions in museums; — artistic editor of few polish magazines; — prolific press illustrator, working for main magazines and newspapers in Poland and abroad (e.g.: Rzeczpospolita, Machina, Przekrój, BBC Science Focus, Puls Biznesu, Film, Sukces, Playboy, City Magazine, Witaj w podróży, My Company); — creator of visual identity for main polish festivals (e.g.: Divine Comedy International Theatre Festival in Krakow, Cracow Screen Festival, DialogWroclaw) and cultural institutions, theatres; — awards (comics, posters, graphic design, illustrations, architecture), e.g.: main prize in Polish Graphic Design Awards in 2019; — he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Technical University of Krakow.

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Jezus Chrystus Zbawiciel (Jesus Christ the Saviour) — poster for theatre performance produced by Łaźnia Nowa Theatre in Krakow, 2014

Art of Healing — poster for health and welness fairs & conference in Warsaw, 2020

Art of Healing — poster for health and welness fairs & conference in Warsaw, 2020

Wyspiański Club (Klub Wyspiańskiego) — poster promoting theater workshops for young artists, client: Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

12th Divine Comedy Festival — poster promoting international theatre festival in Krakow, 2019

Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) — poster promoting cycle of debates in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2019

Universal Poetry (Poezja powszechna) — poster promoting an event that is part of the cycle Theatre of Poetry (Teatr Poezji) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

Mythology of the plague (Mitologia zarazy) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

Cultural pandemic (Pandemia kultury) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

The deceptive beauty of the apocalypse (Zwodnicze piękno apokalipsy) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

The war has already begun (Wojna już się zaczęła) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

On holding back the end of the world (O powstrzymywaniu końca świata) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

We are all refugees (Wszyscy jesteśmy uchodźcami) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2020

This time is a bone broken in the pond (Ten czas jest kością wyłamaną w stawie) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2019

Jesus — savior or fetish (Jezus — zbawiciel czy fetysz) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2019

Wyspiański. What do I care about your nation? (Wyspiański. Co mnie obchodzi wasz naród?) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2019

The end is coming (Nadchodzi koniec) — poster promoting debate in the series Art of Thinking (Sztuka Myślenia) in Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, 2019

Wyspianski Liberates (Wyspianski Wyzwala) — poster for theatre festival dedicated to Stanislaw Wyspianski (3rd edition), 2017

Labyrinth Called Wyspianski — poster for music show dedicated to Stanislaw Wyspianski, 2017

tekst i reżyseria

Jakub Roszkowski

premiera

21 października 2017

Rebellion (Rabacja) — poster for theatre performance about peasant’s rebellion in Galicia, 2017

Scena Miniatura

RABACJA

tekst i reżyseria

Anna Popiel

premiera

22 września 2018

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Nowosielski. Not/subtle-being — poster for theatre performance about famous polish painter, 2017

11th Divine Comedy Festival — poster promoting international theatre festival in Krakow, 2018

11th Divine Comedy Festival — poster promoting international theatre festival in Krakow, 2018

10th Divine Comedy Festival — poster promoting international theatre festival in Krakow, 2017

10th Divine Comedy Festival — poster promoting international theatre festival in Krakow, 2017

Genius Loci Festival — poster for first edition of theatre festival localised in Krakow and few places around Krakow (cave, ship, village, church, museum of patomorphology etc.), 2017

Into the Fire! — poster for theatre performance about guerilla war in Polish mountains during WW2 (as a part of Genius Loci Festival), 2017

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Invasion — theatre performance about invasion of British in Krakow Simona, Where Are You? — theatre performance about Simona Kossak, ecologist School of Utopia — performative installations in old school Forefathers — theatre performance about cavemans and cannibalism

Live The City / Leave The City — poster for performative installation (as a part of Genius Loci Festival), 2017

Brave Heart — poster for theatre performance about Tadeusz Kosciuszko (as a part of genius Loci Festival), 2017

Landschaft. Lesson of Anatomy — poster for theatre performance about diseases (venue: institute of patomorphology), as part of Genius Loci Festival, 2017

Kombinat 2017 — poster for independent music festival in Chorzow, 2017

Victor Soma in Momu — poster for exhibition of posters (venue: MOMU, Warsaw), 2017

Mówimy Muzyką (We Talk wih Music) — poster promoting music event in Katowice, 2017

Wrastanie (Ingrowth) — poster for museum exhibition, 2017

Konferencja (Conference) — poster announcing press conference about new programme in Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Krakow (biggest national theatre in Poland), 2016

Wyspiański Wyzwala (Wyspianski Liberates) — poster for theatre festival dedicated to Stanislaw Wyspianski (1869—1907, famous polish dramaturgist), 2016

Never More — poster against totalitarianism, 2017

VHS HELL(oween) — poster promoting screening of horror B-movies in B90 club in Gdańsk, 2017

Fuck... Sceny Buntu (Fuck... Scenes of Revolt) — poster for theatre performance produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow, 2017

Przypadek według Krzysztofa Kieślowskiego (Coincidence According to Krzysztof Kieślowski) — poster for theatre performance produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow (second season), 2016

Architekci (Architects) — poster for theatre performance produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow, 2016

Smutki tropików (Sorrow of Tropics) — poster for theatre performance produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre in

Klątwa. Odcinki z czasu beznadziei (The Curse. Episodes from Times of Despair) — posters for 3 episodes of series of theatre performances produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre and Imka Theatre, 2014

Puls Literatury (Pulse of Literature) — poster for 9th festival of literature produced by House of Literature in Lodz, 2015

Puls Literatury (Pulse of Literature) — poster for 8th festival of literature produced by House of Literature in Lodz, 2014

Przypadek według Krzysztofa Kieślowskiego (Coincidence According to Krzysztof Kieślowski) — poster for theatre performance produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow (first season), 2015

Skąpiec (The Miser) — poster for theatre performance based on Molier’s comedy, produced by Groteska Theatre in Krakow, 2015

Myszołom (Wilder—Mouse) — limited edition collectible poster, 2010

Love/Hate — limited edition collectible poster, 2010

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Dźwiękowe życie żółwia olbrzymiego (Sound Life of Giant Turtle) — poster for japanese theatre performance about alienation in modern consumptive world, 2011

Krakowski Raut Aktorów (Krakow Actors’ Gala) — poster for special event in Juliusz Slowacki Theatre, 2017

Międzynarodowy Stołeczno-Królewski Tydzień Kołtuna (International Moron’s Day) — poster for theatre event in Krakow produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre, 2010

Alt.com.x — poster for event dedicated to comic books and graphic novels, during Off Festival in Katowice, 2011

Konrad Maszyna (Konrad the Machine) — poster for theatre performance in Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow (first version), 2011

Konrad Maszyna (Konrad the Machine) — poster for theatre performance in Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow (second version), 2011

Święto niewiniątek (Feast of Innocents) — poster for colombian theatre performance about „macho culture”, 2011

Puls Języka (Pulse of Language) — poster for educational event organized by House of Literature in Lodz, 2015

24. Euroshorts — poster for polish short film festival, 2015

Seria wystaw plakatów w Domu Literatury w Łodzi

Obraz + tekst = sztuka (Picture + text = art) — poster for series of exhibitions about illustration and book cover design in House of Literature in Lodz, 2016

9. Boska Komedia (9th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2016

8. Boska Komedia (8th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2015

7. Boska Komedia (7th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2014

7. Boska Komedia (7th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2014

6. Boska Komedia (6th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2013

6. Boska Komedia (6th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2013

5. Boska Komedia (5th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2012

4. Boska Komedia (4th Divine Comedy) — poster for international theatre festival in Krakow (biggest in Poland), 2011

Niepodległość komiksów (Independence of Comic Books) — poster for comic books workshops, 2011

Koncert życzeń (Concert of Wishes) — poster for theatre performance about loneliness of single woman produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre, 2015

IETM Krakow — posters for international conference about performing arts, 2011

Fakir — poster for theatre performance, 2011

Soma — limited edition collectible poster, 2014

Kowboj Parówka + Lord Bemol (Cowboy Sausage + Lord Flat) — poster for 2 events in Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow (absurd comedy in western convention), 2016

Goci (Goths) — poster for museum exhibition in Museum of City of Elblag, 2016

Metropolis — poster for musical and cinematic event (Fritz Lang’s classical film and orchestral music live), 2015

Robot Rita (Rita the Robot) — collectible poster for Rita Baum cultural magazine, 2014

Kapitan (Captain) — limited edition collectible poster, 2010

Memento Mori & Gucci & Sacci — limited edition collectible poster for Polar Bear artistic agency in Warsaw, 2012

Nie ma dzieci, są ludzie (There Are No Children, There Are People) — poster commemorating Janusz Korczak (famous polish writer and educator), version one, 2012

Nie ma dzieci, są ludzie (There Are No Children, There Are People) — poster commemorating Janusz Korczak (famous polish writer and educator), version two, 2012

Venus — limited edition collectible poster, 2009

Kalkstein — poster for theatre performance about polish soldier who collaborated with Nazis during WW2, produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre in Krakow, 2015

Nieznośnie długie objęcia (Unbearably Long Hug) — poster for theatre performance produced by Laznia Nowa Theatre, 2015

Festiwal Muzyki Filmowej (Film Music Fesival) — poster for festival produced by Krakow Festival Office, 2013

Festiwal Muzyki Filmowej (Film Music Fesival) — poster for special concert during festival produced by Krakow Festival Office, 2013

Off Festival — poster for independent music festival in Katowice (one of the biggest in Europe), 2012

Off Festival — poster for independent music festival in Katowice (one of the biggest in Europe), 2012

Off Festival — poster for independent music festival in Katowice (one of the biggest in Europe), 2008

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Noc Jazzu (Jazz Night) — poster for event from the series Krakow Nights produced by Krakow Festival Office, 2008

6 Zmysłów (6 Senses) — poster for festivals’ cluster in Krakow, commisioned by Krakow Festival Office, 2008

Off w Krakowie (Off in Krakow) — advertising poster for Krakow Festival Office, 2009

Off Cinema — poster for independent film festival in Poznan, 2009

Off Plus Camera — poster for independent film festival in Krakow, 2011

Jutrzenka Otrzewna (Dawn Peritoneum) — poster for short film by Zalibarek, 2015

Jutrzenka Otrzewna (Dawn Peritoneum) — poster for short film by Zalibarek, 2015

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1st Cracow Screen Festival — poster for festival dedicated to music and video art, produced by Krakow Festival Office, 2008

Poster design by Victor Soma. Wszelkie prawa zastrzeżone. Plakat wyprodukowany przez Don’t Panic Polska. Sprzedaż zabroniona. Papier offsetowy 100% recykling.

Don’t Panic — collectible poster for Don’t Panic cultural magazine, 2011

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Tha Trance4mer$ Clique — poster for US hip-hop band, 2009

Primal Scream — collectible poster for Cotton Beat, 2010

Walne Zebranie (General Assembly) — poster for Film 1,2 Association, 2016

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