An exclusive interview with Aleksander Balos-CredoFigurative painter, realistic art.
Artabus : When did you begin painting ? A.B.C. : While growing up my sister and I were always surrounded by art. Both of our parents were very open and artistic people. Particularly my father, he is a realist painter, sculpture and an art collector. As a consequence I was always encouraged to take art classes in various art centers and extra curriculum classes. I always like it doing it especially during the weekends when I had a lot of time, and I could watch my father do it too.
Artabus : Who were your masters, where do your influences come from ? A.B.C. : The list must include Tiepolo, Rubens, Caravaggio, Malchewski,
Jordaens, Michelangelo, Gericault, .Delacroix, Van Dyck.
Artabus : Movement in painting, where does it come from ? A.B.C. : I have always been intrigued by human bodies, especially
the ones that are created in painting or sculpture. To me it is so remarkable
that a human body with all its nuances can be recreated or created from
the beginning by artist. When I saw paintings by my favorite painters/masters
I was blown away. I was so impressed by their knowledge of the body and
its form. I knew right then that this is what I need to do too.
Artabus : How do you manage your success ? A.B.C. : There is a saying "the grass is greener on the other
side of the fens."
Artabus : What are your objectives in term of future paintings and exhibitions ? A.B.C. : Well I just started a new series of paintings that are
a bit different as the main action will be taking place in mid air. I am
aping my figures air born. I thought that this will bring even more drama
and action to the paintings making them more interesting and compelling.
I will show them at the Ann Nathan Gallery in Chicago at the end of this
year
or begging of 2005.
Artabus : Thank you for your time, it was a great pleasure. A.B.C. : Thank you for the opportunity to share part of my life with you. Artist Web Site: http://www.aleksanderbalos.com |
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