JAN ADAM LEś
Spring Preludes

The “Spring Preludes” series comprises photographs that delve into the vibrant colour palette and dynamic interactions present during spring. This body of work is a study in the visual energy that arises from the interplay between different elements within each image.
The representation centres on distilling colours and shapes to their essential forms, offering a fresh perspective on familiar botanical elements. Through this abstraction, the photographs encourage viewers to engage with the subtle yet powerful forces at play in nature during spring.

Author
I have practised photography for more than 40 years, beginning during my university studies in Kraków, Poland, where I became drawn to the expressive potential of black-and-white imagery. At that time, I also collaborated with my late brother, Zbigniew, on experimental artworks. Together, we founded the Micro-Macro art group, exploring links between art and science. My first solo exhibition, featuring the black-and-white Micro-Macro series, was held in Kraków in 1986.
For me, photography is a way to express an artistic vision rather than simply record reality. As I often say, my photographs are “made”, not taken. This view brings photography close to painting, highlighting the creative process and the deliberate construction of an image.
Some of my recent works explore relationships between visual imagery, music and poetry. Others are more allegorical, engaging with fundamental questions of the human condition and core values of Western civilisation.

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