JAN ADAM LEś
Reflection on our civilisation I

This is one of my most recent works, the first from the ‘Reflection on our civilisation’ series. The idea for exploring this subject was born long time ago and it is reflected in different ways in some of my earlier works. The composition is simple, with reduced number of elements and tones. The key object used in this composition, the Christ the thoughtful wooden carving is a ‘rejected item’ that was thrown away from someone’s home. He has found place in my home and has waited a long time to finally become a part of this work. Rotten, dry fruits and dry plants are ‘useless items’ I have collected with the aim to use in my works. All these items provide a symbolic context for this work and set a space for reflection on future of our civilisation.

Author
I was born in Krosno, Poland. My photographic work extends over 40 years, beginning with my studies in Kraków, where I explored the beauty of black and white photography and conducted experimental art works together with my latest brother Zbigniew with whom I formed the Micro-Macro art group exploring connections between art and science.
Since settling in Australia in 1992, I have exhibited my works in Melbourne where I lived until 2002, and in Adelaide where I reside currently.

My recent works are reflection on our human fate, meaning of our life and are deeply rooted in our Western symbology. This what I call the Art of Values.

I'm the member of the Royal South Australian Society of Art (RSASA) regularly participating in the RSASA members exhibitions.

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