LESZEK FORCZEK has graced magazine covers such as Elite Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, and Art in America to name a few.

Leszek's lively paintings are characterized by their unique sense of luminosity, space and movement, harmonizing the inner aspects of Light, Color and Darkness.

"THE ROSE, due to its enchanting fragrance and form, has been cultivated over many centuries. Goethe, the poet with the scientist's eye, thought of it as the archetype of the plant kingdom. Early Rosicrucians used it as their emblem, symbolic of purified blood/passion and a symbol of reincarnation.

"The rose is a universal symbol of the heart, compassion and love. A bouquet of roses is a traditional offering symbolizing heart-felt feelings. In the garden of a Church of Assisi dedicated to St. Francis, there are tall thornless roses near the wall.

"Over the centuries, numerous artists have painted the Rose. In this remarkable version, two dimensions meet, represented by a tint of bluish-green (veridian), and pale, bluishred (magenta).

"The color magenta is associated with the inner passion of life; while veridian carries in it a spiritual quality akin to timelessness. Green is not usually a color associated with rose petals, however petals are metamorphosed leaves. The leaves "inhale" light from the sun; the petals "exhale" light to the soul.

"The redness of the rose has its complementary color; a color which would arise spontaneously if one were to concentrate on the red; then close one's eyes and dwell upon what arises. An ethereal emerald greenish rose appears, independent of any effort. Red relates to passion and blood. Green carries with it a quality of objectivity. In the diastol/systole of the heart's movement, the two are united. Hence this poetic symbol of physical love is transformed to one of spiritual freedom."

Leszek Forczek
www.IlluminismUSA.com

Email Leszek at leszekforczek@aol.com.

Illuminism Aquarelle
The Multi-Veiled Watercolor Paintings
of Leszek Forczek

This exceptional style of painting, blended with its engaging aesthetic philosophy, continues to gain recognition world-wide. Illuminism represents the bridge between Science and Art.

The quest for modern Spiritual expession lies at the heart of Forczek's paintings. There is also a direct connection to the healing impulse that streams forth from these 'moving colors'.
-- Art in America (featured cover article)

This balance of inner & outer is, in its essence, beauty, art and humanity.
-- Leszek Forczek

Our cover painting: Undying Rose © 22" x 28" is available as an Open Edition, giclee print on arche's rough watercolor stock.

To learn more about the Illuminism of Leszek Forczek, purchase original watercolor paintings, license images, and order custom cards or posters, call Casse at 707.279.8886 or email cassestar@gmail.com.

© Leszek Forczek, 2007

Leszek's work may not be used in any way without his written permission. Like all featured artists and photographers on PlanetLightworker.com, Leszek's images are not public domain.
 

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