Leszek Piotrowski Lesstro
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CONTEMPORARY ART REVIEW
does your cultural substratum inform the way You relate yourself to the aesthetic problem in general?
Studies at European Academy of Arts were undoubtedly very important for me. I met there a few outstanding professors: Franciszek Starowieyski, Wiktor Zin, Antoni Fałat. They favored and praised my works, pointing out, that I am very talented, and it strengthened my decision to continue studying and become a painter. Young students of Painting are often exposed to dilemas whether it makes sense to continue, they are also doubtful of their ability to sustain a career as painters at a time when collectors, curators and galleries are seemingly more interested in other media. At the same time facing critics of the art one produces may result in quitting painting studies. Fortunately it was not my case – professors encouraged me and I am grateful for this.
As regards formal training studies have awakened my consciousness relating to light and block. I was very interested in Old Masters technology which unfortunately was not priority subject at my Academy and due to this I was exploring this topic by myself. During technology lectures I have learned a few basic issues, which did not satisfy my curiosity. By coincident I got the book by Munich professor Max Doerner“ Old Masters technology“, which became a great help in answering my questions and developing my painting. During my foreign travels I used to visit famous museums and study Old Masters paintings, watching originals. Some