ANNA BOCEK
Artist Statement
“My inspiration for painting is the theater, both as artist and viewer. I am drawn to the humanity of the characters living on stage, rather than the physical space of the theater itself. I am fascinated by the gestures, grimaces and emotions that convey the depth of our human spirit. I love color, contrast, texture and form. My portraits have been described “vibrant and dramatic, and at the same time dark and brooding,” and have been compared to those of Lucien Freud.”
About Anna Bocek
Anna Bocek was born in Poland in 1973 and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland where she is now a member of the faculty. She has won a number of prestigious awards, including first prize for the Best Shakespearean Set Design from Prince Charles’ Theatrum Gedanense Foundation. In fact it is the theater that inspires her paintings.
The figures and faces painted by Anna Bocek are full of expressions and gesture; emotions are brilliantly captured. Her paintings are studies of human nature, feelings and sensual experiences. Her artwork is bright, vibrant and overflowing with energy and passion.
Bocek has exhibited in Poland, Spain, the USA, UK, France, Czech Republic, Germany and Sweden and she has works in many Polish Museums.
MAY 2011 EXHIBIT - All new artwork posted on artist page viewable at Canfin Gallery
An exhibition of “New Works” by internationally renowned Polish artist Anna Bocek will be on view at Canfin Gallery from May 7-22, 2011, with an opening reception to be held on Saturday, May 7 from 5-8 PM. “We are thrilled to bring to New York the paintings of this dynamic artist,” says Jean-Claude Canfin, curator and owner. Anna Bocek’s mysterious portraits have been exhibited in many Polish museums, as well as galleries throughout Europe. She has won numerous awards, including one from the prestigious Theatrum Gedanens Foundation of Prince Charles. Her paintings are studies of emotions, sensual experiences and moods. They are bright, vibrant and overflowing with energy and passion.
Born in 1973, Anna Bocek studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland where she received a graduate degree in Stage Design and Painting in 1999, and where she is now a member of their faculty. Her work can be found in museums in Poland, as well as collections throughout Europe and the United States.
Conveniently located at 39 Main Street in historic Tarrytown, Canfin Gallery has been voted “The Best Place to Buy Art” by the readers of Westchester Magazine annually from 2005-2010. The gallery attracts art collectors and connoisseurs from Manhattan as well as from the entire New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area. For more information contact Canfin Gallery at 914-332-4554 or at www.CanfinGallery.com.
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 | Cafe Rose II
40x44 - 2 Panels |
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 | Dancer
40x32 |
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 | Jetty
40x40 |
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 | Parisian I
40x32 |
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 | Piano I
40x40 |
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 | Postales de Viajes I
32x40 |
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 | Sunny Morning
40x40 |
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