A man with short gray hair and a beard standing in a doorway between a brick wall and a wooden doorframe. He is wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, with his arms crossed. The setting appears to be indoors with rustic brick and wood surroundings.

BIOGRAPHY by Jerzy Kenar

Jerzy Kenar is recognized primarily for his large-scale, monochromatic, contemplative and time-defying paintings and interactive sculpture. The artist exhibits in public spaces, and private collections around the world.

Kenar was born in Poland, studied Sculpture and Painting at the Fine Arts High School, Wisnicz, and Fine Arts Academy in Gdansk. In the late 70s the artist immigrated to Sweden and later to the U.S. ultimately settling in Chicago.

Life gave me a table

Table placed on the verge of occurrences

Sun, moon, stars, forests

Whispering creeks, runaway rivers

Nights with devils

Days with dancing angles in the clouds

Passion changed everything

It woke the subconscious

Nuances braiding that, which cannot be seen

I was born

I got there on foot, sholes

On the staircase of time

Mountain, mountain of life, mountain without an end

Further and further higher and higher

Each floor a different door

This is calming

I sit in front of “Punches”

Successes, happiness, falls, tears

In silence my movie starts again

Upcoming Event:

Visit KENAR STUDIO at OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO

Ukrainian Village / West Town
Kenar Studio
1007 N. Wolcott Ave.

Saturday Sunday
11am - 5pm 11am - 5pm

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