When one thinks of a master painter with collectible works, one of thinks of masters like Dali, Magritte, Monet and others. Although, there are many artists who draw, paint and sketch which are either still living and walking among us, or have works far more recent than these amazing pieces which hang in the most renown museums of the world. Alexander Koleszar is only one of many though he started his career quite early in life.
As a young boy, the artist encountered a great deal of bullying from his classmates and peers. Often, these children would tease Alexander about this love for paint, paintbrush and canvas which the artist has held from an early age. Many of Koleszar's friends perished in the early to mid-1980s. Often, due to the AIDs epidemic which had yet to see a vaccine, or opportunities for a potential cure at the time.
The painter experienced a personal and professional crisis following this dark period in life. Although, the period also provided a great deal of inspiration for later art. The emotional distress, pain and anguish along with having honed skills in drawing and painting inspired the artist to get back to work. During this time, the artist would often work tirelessly on a number of different projects.
The painter, now working quite passionately, created a number of pieces related to the AIDs crisis. This work reflected both the artist life as well as that of friends and colleagues whom the disease took too early in life. Whether dealing with illness, withdrawal from social circles or other matters, the artist always tries to create pieces which invoke an emotional response in viewers.
One of the artist's originals, Returning Home, took its place amid other novice and professional artists at an event in Los Angeles in the mid-80s. It is interesting to note that this piece was only one of two paintings selected for installation at the event. Following the event, Koleszar was contacted by several different collectors from the United States and Europe.
After which, the painter was invited to show work once again at shows in Los Angeles and other locations. Only this time, when collectors came knocking, the artist answered. As a result, many of Koleszar's work can now be found in the homes of collectors, galleries and museums in Europe and the United States.
Although Alexander had exhibited art in the past, it was not until sometime between 1996 and 1999, that the artist received a second invitation to exhibit works in Los Angeles. This time though, the artist was tagged as a "New and Emerging Artist, " an identity that also allowed the artist to participate in a well known art show in Florence, Italy.
Current artists may not see the same results as Koleszar when it comes to working with collectors, galleries and museums. Although, the instant collector is a new breed in which many artists with works hanging in coffee shops and restaurants are finding success. These venues provide great opportunities to novice and experienced artists to show work, especially in areas where there are no other options.
As a young boy, the artist encountered a great deal of bullying from his classmates and peers. Often, these children would tease Alexander about this love for paint, paintbrush and canvas which the artist has held from an early age. Many of Koleszar's friends perished in the early to mid-1980s. Often, due to the AIDs epidemic which had yet to see a vaccine, or opportunities for a potential cure at the time.
The painter experienced a personal and professional crisis following this dark period in life. Although, the period also provided a great deal of inspiration for later art. The emotional distress, pain and anguish along with having honed skills in drawing and painting inspired the artist to get back to work. During this time, the artist would often work tirelessly on a number of different projects.
The painter, now working quite passionately, created a number of pieces related to the AIDs crisis. This work reflected both the artist life as well as that of friends and colleagues whom the disease took too early in life. Whether dealing with illness, withdrawal from social circles or other matters, the artist always tries to create pieces which invoke an emotional response in viewers.
One of the artist's originals, Returning Home, took its place amid other novice and professional artists at an event in Los Angeles in the mid-80s. It is interesting to note that this piece was only one of two paintings selected for installation at the event. Following the event, Koleszar was contacted by several different collectors from the United States and Europe.
After which, the painter was invited to show work once again at shows in Los Angeles and other locations. Only this time, when collectors came knocking, the artist answered. As a result, many of Koleszar's work can now be found in the homes of collectors, galleries and museums in Europe and the United States.
Although Alexander had exhibited art in the past, it was not until sometime between 1996 and 1999, that the artist received a second invitation to exhibit works in Los Angeles. This time though, the artist was tagged as a "New and Emerging Artist, " an identity that also allowed the artist to participate in a well known art show in Florence, Italy.
Current artists may not see the same results as Koleszar when it comes to working with collectors, galleries and museums. Although, the instant collector is a new breed in which many artists with works hanging in coffee shops and restaurants are finding success. These venues provide great opportunities to novice and experienced artists to show work, especially in areas where there are no other options.
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