Grace Campbell Art Gallery

....continuing to September 28

This show consists of approximately twenty portraits of people who have inspired him in the course of his artistic career.  Since the majority of individuals are personal friends, and since there is no price on friendship, these portraits will not be for sale.  Other paintings in this collection will be for sale.  This process will help him to articulate for all viewers of this new collection a study in acrylic of landscapes of human face translated onto canvases.

He believes that beauty has a capacity to put us in touch with that what makes us truly human.  Viewing a gallery of paintings challenges anyone to develop a relationship with the inspiring image.  Moreover, sharing personal works of art with the local community only adds to this experience.  It is his personal conviction that art, like experiences interpersonal encounters, is an enriching and rewarding experience.  Therefore, he shall welcome gladly this opportunity to share his artistic creativity with patrons of the public library because it graces him in return with the honor of the sheer act of giving.

Janusz Bizewski resides in Prince Albert.  He has been interested in art since childhood when he received a box of color pencils from his artistically inclined aunt.  While in Poland, he won numerous regional and national poster design competitions.  His painting and drawing skills were frequently utilized in all sorts of decorative adventures, ranging from designing Christmas cards to interior decorating.  Immigrating to Canada helped him not only in furthering his professional career but also in unlocking a passion for painting.  He works with acrylic and paint on canvas or paper.