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Thomas Pradzynski, famed modern realist painter of European cityscapes, tragically passed away on December 21, 2007. Joanna Pradzynski and our staff cordially invite you to join us in remembrance of a great artist and friend at a special tribute reception featuring a collection of the artist's last works. Born in Lodz, Poland in 1951, Thomas studied at the Lycée Français in Warsaw, training for several years in fine art but ultimately receiving a master’s in sociology and economics. In 1977 he moved to the long-time hub of artistic renaissance and inspiration, Paris, France, with his wife Joanna. It was here that he fine-tuned his signature style. Fusing a realistic technique with romantic subject matter, Pradzynski brought the longing for past remembrances and the immediacy of living in the moment intimately together. He has said that his paintings were an attempt to romanticize the empty streets of the cities he loved, tracing the past and preserving the places he felt were slowly disappearing. Pradzynski has been represented in numerous galleries for over 25 years in the United States, Japan and Canada, taking part in countless exhibitions. Most recently he completed two international book-signing tours to promote his work. His paintings have made their way into diverse personal collections, including those of actor Denzel Washington, writer Jackie Collins, golfer David Duvall and former Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger. Pradzynski’s work also graces the corporate and museum collections of Toyota, Bristol Meyers and the Polish Museum of America. Apart from his illustrious career, Thomas will be most remembered for his warm smile and kind heart. We lost a Renaissance man whose presence certainly filled whatever room he was in; his demeanor always alluded to the great artistic luminary that he was. He was genuinely grateful for all he had, the admiration from his collectors, and the love of his devoted wife. Oliver Caldwell and Susan Snyder |
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