XVII Student Song Festival

The poster by Jacek Zaborski promoting the 17th Student Song Festival in Kraków (1980) features a microphone transformed into a colorful butterfly, whose wings explode with hues reminiscent of drip painting. The composition symbolizes the freedom of creative expression and the transformation of words into emotion—sound becomes something alive, fleeting, and beautiful. The dark background enhances the contrast and brings out the intensity of the colors, amplifying the impression of ideas taking flight. The microphone as the body of the butterfly merges the symbolism of voice and freedom. The entire design reflects Zaborski’s distinctive style—surreal, with a touch of psychedelia and an emphasis on the sensuality of form.