Exquisite Arts Magazine Vol 1 - July/ August 2016 | Page 9

I think that my greatest talent is my imagination (creativity). It allows me to paint and create works of art. I like to put my imagination to use in every field that I encounter. I am fascinated by the design of space, architecture, landscape, interior and functional objects. I am equally as fascinated with working on films, advertising and illustrations. Also in areas where you have to invent characters, stages, visuals, add special effects, create matte-paintings or illustrate things you cannot see, not even under a microscope. All of these fields are very different, but they all require strong imagination. This makes imagination the most important thing. For persons interested in visiting Poland, what are some great places to visit? Poland is a country that is rich with beautiful and natural landscapes, and a war-filled history. Thus, I would recommend unique locations in terms of a natural environment. For example, there is a region with thousands of lakes situated amongst wooded hills called Masuria. There is also the Stołowe Mountains which consists of rocks scattered on gentle hills. For history buffs, I would recommend a trip around medieval castles, ruined churches and bunkers. Poland has some of the largest Teutonic castles, like Malbork. There are beautiful ruined churches, such as Perła Żeliszowa which is the most recognisable historical monument of the Lower Silesia, or the Boyen Keep in Giżycko, a defence fortification from the period of World War I. You’ve had tremendous success as an artist. You were the Best of Show winner of IGOA’s “All Scapes” Art Contest, you’ve won an American Art Award and you’ve been included in several international exhibitions. What do you think attributed to this success? I think that there are many things that contributed to my success. Apart from the paintings themselves which I create with the use of all my knowledge, talent and imagination, there are several invisible but important reasons. One of them is the support and patience of my loved ones and friends. Very often it is their dedication, work and belief in in my vision that makes me strive to exceed limitations and reach for more and more. I believe that I have something important to tell the world and I express it through my art. I simply try to reach as many people as possible with my message. Page 9