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