24'' X 30''
OIL ON CANVAS
Marek Zoltak
Born in Poland, Marek Zoltak considers painting a passion. In Cracow, where he studied architecture (master obtained in 1976), he developed a deep interest in using a palette knife. This technique has been predominant in his creativity for many years. For him, colour and light are the essential parts of painting. In 1978, he completed a major commission for Saint Mary’s College in Orchard Lake, Michigan, the theme of which was Millenium of
the Polish Church (an oil on canvas mural measuring 8 x 16 feet, requested by Archbishop of Philadelphia Cardinal Josef Krol). He participated in several exhibitions in Poland, and has presented his works in art galleries (Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Chicago,)
in the CBC building (Maison de Radio-Canada) in Montreal, in the Montreal Casino, and at several prestigious golf courses. Within his works, architectural influence is always present, but the discipline of forms and global impression which the artist places on his environment are much more delicate and subtle. He is equally adept in both oil and watercolors.