Anna Kulesz was my classmate.
Whatever one might say about any Socialist regime, it must be admitted
that the government of the pre-Solidarity Poland has foreseen the importance of
the professional education of young generations. This was one of a few aspects
of the social life in which the general population was in total agreement with
the authorities.
As
a result of the program, professional or vocational high schools were popular
in modern Poland. Some of them provided the skills necessary to become a
highly-valued tradesman and after some practice, so-called Master of Trade, and
some made it possible to receive a GED diploma plus a certificate equivalent to
an Associated Degree in a specific area of manufacturing or service industry.
Anna
has completed such an institution with a title of Certified Technologist of
Chemical Processes. This diploma authorized her to work as a production
foreman at a chemical plant, or at the laboratory, or in any other activity
where a thorough knowledge of chemistry and chemical processes were required.
Maybe,
the Engineering type background makes her such a great artist. See, in
general, technicists perceive the world more completely and more directly
than humanists do. They are also able to convey the reality and the message to
the public directly. I met several of each category and believe me, the
artists who were raised in the technical environment, express themselves way
more clearly than the others do.
The
works by Anna Kulesz, wherever they are exposed, immediately catch the eye and
speak. They tell stories, jokes, prompt to do something or not to, ask
questions, give answers or not, depending on the author’s intentions. Each
picture communicates many messages.
Some of Ms. Kulesz’ paintings are for sale, I haven’t heard however, of her
working to the order. Nevertheless, it does not cost anything to call and
ask. She will not be offended by the inquiry, I promise.
