Janusz Wrobel
in the art of seeing
I retired this entry page for my works selection and have migrated its facilities to Artwork Shop.
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The Artwork Shop page provides guidance on how to find the right image choice, visualize it at the intended location, and to consider the possible alternatives. The summary below organizes my visual materials into easily identifiable selections.
Sweet Water
Observing the water’s surface is like watching a human face. It might reveal as much as it hides. What lies beneath may hold the most profound and universal significance for our lives. I invite you to explore my The Aqueous State Project to understand why.
The shoreline is a place where I frequently contemplate my connection to nature.
In Full View
My photographs in this collection offer viewers an opportunity to observe the “encompassed” perspective, a setting where my comprehension of fundamental natural processes converges.
Alternatively, they might evoke an old saying: "We are the landscape of all we have seen." This serves as a foundation for reconsidering how we measure our progress.
Mono & Duotones
Reflecting nostalgically on my memories of long hours spent in a darkroom, the impactful nature of black and white photography continues to stem from eliminating distractions and emphasizing the core of the scene.
Toned black and white photographs blend seamlessly with a wide range of interior designs.
Niagara Escarpment and Dundas Valley
I have observed over three decades of shifts in human attitudes reflected in the restoration of the Niagara Escarpment and Carolinian Forest within Dundas Valley. These areas, heavily damaged during Hamilton's Industrial Revolution, are gradually recovering to their former condition. This recovery was initiated by the commitment of passionate visionaries. I considered it a privilege to document the ongoing progress of their restoration and renewal.
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Size matters.
To illustrate the magnitude of natural processes and the complexities of nature’s interactions, large-scale images displayed in public spaces quickly capture attention. We have become accustomed to seeing oversized visuals used in advertising. Images depicting natural scenes stand out and attract notice, making them an interesting subject to focus on.
That is a quality worth exploiting.
The pressures of city living have continually altered our relationship with the natural world. The idea of “a cabin in the woods,” once deeply rooted in Canadian tradition, now feels like a thing of the past. Ontario’s “Cottage Country,” once bustling with life, has grown muted. Many summer camps that were once bustling in the summer have shut down, and many lodges further north have closed their doors.
Overhead, the sky is marked with jet trails, pointing to faraway destinations.
Shorelines
A shoreline marks the interface where liquid, solid,
and transparent elements converge, signifying the transition from inanimate to living matter.
As a pivotal point in life's evolution, it continues to be
a site where the origins of life can still be witnessed.
Urban Landscapes
Throughout my life, I have observed the steady expansion of urban areas. Driven by migration and immigration, this growth gradually led to the erosion of collective wisdom and social awareness. As a result, the coherent vision for the city’s redevelopment that could benefit everyone slowly became unattainable.
Photography, through its lifetime has served as the most reliable record of human living conditions.
Small Works
The path to a large image execution with the attribute of “staying power” is bumpy and full of trials. It is often necessary to shape an engaging view of a particular environment by making a series of small studies along the way.
