Alexander Koleszar Artist Is A Worldwide Renaissance Man

By Kenya Campos


This is one of the most celebrated artists. Alexander Koleszar discovered he was talented in painting at early age. He grew and studied in Michigan. He became popular while still young because of his talent and passion for painting. Before he had finished his seventh degree, he had made more than 30 canvases. His work caught many and he was asked to participate in one of the exhibitions held in Michigan. At this tender age he went through the first challenge as an artist. Not everybody appreciated his work, some were cruel and taunted it. This made him digress in his work to avoid hostility.

Twenty years later an AIDS pandemic swept over his land. It was painful to witness friends and family die. He had to turn to something to forget the disheartening moment or even look for a way to let the sadness go. It was in this difficult period that he decided to get grounded in art once again. He concentrated in his work and art turned to be an effective recovery mechanism.

Upon return to his work as an artist he spent the first year doing painting that reflected the pandemic that claimed the lives of his friends. Most his works were recognized by a curator of a museum in Los Angeles and Sales Gallery. This particular painting was entitled returning home. It was among the two arts selected that year to the museum.

Despite the fact that he was gaining recognition in his talent and works, in 1994 he decided to ground himself in drawing techniques and classical painting. To become successful in this field he suspended his works in art and began to study classical painting.

He concentrated in his work and wanted to build himself before he can start participating in exhibitions. In 1996 Alex was invited in county Museum to show his works. During the exhibition period he become more popular for his talent such that people tagged him the new emerging artist. With time he was invited for an exhibition in a Biennale.

Biennale acted as a stepping stone for great opportunities. After the show it was all over that a new talented artist had emerged. People traveled from every part of Europe and US to buy his paintings. They were a real fusion of realism and surrealism.

Every work Koleszar had done showed clearly that he was passionate and committed to his work. He used paintings to expose issues in the community. Some of the drawings he had made reflected wars in the society. From a glance of any of his paintings one could learn a lesson. They all reflected real issues in the community such as addiction in Hollywood community.

Koleszar is a celebrated renaissance man. In addition to art he did natural sciences and enjoyed politics. His thoughts, knowledge and ideas were reflected in art. It was during this time that another tragedy hit him. One of his close friends who he had worked with in this field for 26 years passed away. It was very painful that he migrated to Palms Springs. There he started a new life away from past distractions.




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