Who is Anatol F.? Some say, he is an ineffective intellectual, who has failed both in the communist state and in democracy. Others regard him as a dreamer, or philosopher, who isn't capable of fighting for his dreams, neither anarchist nor socialist. Perhaps he is a reflection of the Polish society?
Illustrating Anatol was an amazing challenge. The author of the book, Piotr Fr?czak, has asked me not to show Anatol's face. Henceforth, I had to find other ways of expressing Anatol, using scarves, hats and glasses. These objects made my character faceless, and yet he has never remained anonymous. This project was my first serious commission, when I was merely 19. Since then, I have illustrated many other characters, and yet Anatol F. remained a prominent figure. The book "The Adventures of Anatol F." has been published in 2009, by Kooperatywa Pozarz?dowa.