About the Artist
Waldemar Smolarek
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![]() He later specialized in painting abstract works in oil on canvas and paper. In 1968, during the Russian/Communist occupation of Poland, he began his artistic emigration and first went to Sweden where he forged many friendships with like souls in the art world who helped him to remain in Sweden until in 1970 he left for Canada where he worked continuously until his unexpected death in August 2010. During his artistic life Waldemar met and worked with many well-known painters such as El Salvador Dali, which also had an affect upon his work. ![]() |
![]() Throughout his life his work was exhibited at many international exhibitions and his works are in many galleries and museums and in private collections worldwide. Over the past few years in Vancouver, Canada, Waldemar donated several of his paintings for charity auction at the Cancer Societies annual fundraising event. His paintings have provided a significant contribution to the societies funds. Waldemar has been recognized as a contributor to the art world in several publications not least the: 1996—2009 Who’s Who in the World 2008 Who’s Who in America 2009 Who’s Who in American Art. ![]() |
![]() Waldemar Smolarek
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If you enjoyed his life's journey, you may find this video interesting. It has been created in memory of Waldemar Smolarek.
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