JAN ADAM LEś
Prelude for Mother and Her Baby

The piece entitled Prelude for Mother and Her Baby is a heartfelt dedication to all mothers. It acknowledges and celebrates those who selflessly devote their lives to nurturing and caring for their babies. Through this dedication, the profound bond between a mother and her child is honoured, highlighting the importance of a mother's unwavering commitment and love.

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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