{"id":1946,"date":"2024-05-25T13:08:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T19:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/?page_id=1946"},"modified":"2024-05-26T19:02:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T01:02:58","slug":"24-maciaszek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/24-maciaszek\/","title":{"rendered":"24-Maciaszek"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-1946\" data-postid=\"1946\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-1946 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"138fed0\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_138fed0 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_middle gutter-none tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_691321e first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_e590e97 image-center   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1-880x1090.png\" width=\"880\" height=\"1090\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1948\" title=\"Michal Maciaszek\" alt=\"Michal Maciaszek\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1-880x1090.png 880w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_7f54d40 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_273b614   \" data-lazy=\"1\" data-parallax-element-speed=\"2\" data-lax-translate-y=\"vh 1,0 -140\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Artist<\/h3><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Mike (Micha\u0142) Maciaszek<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\">My name is Mike. I\u2019m<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>a Polish-Canadian photographer and digital artist driven by a profound connection to nature&#8217;s beauty. I was raised in the picturesque town of Tuch\u00f3w, but it was the breathtaking nature of Alberta that helped me discover the artists within myself.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">My artistic philosophy focused on the restorative power of nature and its ability to calm the mind in the fast pace of life. Through my art, I want to encourage people to enjoy nature, take pictures of it, and find comfort in being outside.&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Printed on various mediums, from canvas to Fine Art texture paper, my images aim to engage multiple senses, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene. <br>Nature serves as my primary muse, guiding my travels to some of the world&#8217;s most stunning locations.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"4aab88f\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_4aab88f tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_d853a4e first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_fea6d88   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Artist&#8217;s Statement<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4vaj000   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: left;\">As a graduate of the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow, I combine my passion for activity with an innate sense of aesthetics, creating art that reflects my deep appreciation for both.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Though viewer engagement. I aim to ignite a desire for exploration and self-expression sparking a journey of discovery and connection with the natural world.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">In conclusion, my art is more than just images; it&#8217;s a testament to the beauty of nature and a call to action for viewers to embrace its wonder. Join me on this visual journey, where every frame tells a story and every moment invites us to pause, reflect, and marvel at the world around us.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_82ad86c last\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_2 tb_45770f0\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col3-2 tb_13ee84f first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_9acdcfe image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\" data-parallax-element-speed=\"1\" data-lax-translate-y=\"vh 1,0 -70\" data-lax=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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Mind Health Awareness, I&#8217;ve found purpose in using my talent to promote well-being through nature&#8217;s beauty. Drawing inspiration from fellow photographers, I continuously refine my craft to convey my unique vision.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"more-text\" style=\"display: none\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">My process involves meticulous planning, scouting locations, and mastering post-production techniques to bring my vision to life. Each image is carefully curated, ensuring it resonates with viewers and inspires them to explore the world around them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">My intention is twofold: to create art that captivates and inspires, urging viewers to disconnect them technology and reconnect with nature&#8217;s wonder.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"module-text-more\">More <\/a>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-1 tb_j7zl829\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_hkaz397 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture1-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-1951\" 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I\u2019m&nbsp; a Polish-Canadian photographer and digital artist driven by a profound connection to nature&#8217;s beauty. I was raised in the picturesque town of Tuch\u00f3w, but it was the breathtaking nature of Alberta that helped me discover the artists within myself.My artistic philosophy focused on the restorative power of nature [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1946","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<img src=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1-880x1090.png\" width=\"880\" height=\"1090\" title=\"Michal Maciaszek\" alt=\"Michal Maciaszek\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1-880x1090.png 880w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/www.polishcanadianassociation.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Michal-Maciaszek-1.png 506w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>\n<h3>Artist<\/h3><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Mike (Micha\u0142) Maciaszek<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\">My name is Mike. I\u2019m&nbsp; a Polish-Canadian photographer and digital artist driven by a profound connection to nature's beauty. I was raised in the picturesque town of Tuch\u00f3w, but it was the breathtaking nature of Alberta that helped me discover the artists within myself.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">My artistic philosophy focused on the restorative power of nature and its ability to calm the mind in the fast pace of life. Through my art, I want to encourage people to enjoy nature, take pictures of it, and find comfort in being outside.&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Printed on various mediums, from canvas to Fine Art texture paper, my images aim to engage multiple senses, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene. <br>Nature serves as my primary muse, guiding my travels to some of the world's most stunning locations.<\/p>\n<h3>Artist's Statement<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As a graduate of the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow, I combine my passion for activity with an innate sense of aesthetics, creating art that reflects my deep appreciation for both.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Though viewer engagement. I aim to ignite a desire for exploration and self-expression sparking a journey of discovery and connection with the natural world.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">In conclusion, my art is more than just images; it's a testament to the beauty of nature and a call to action for viewers to embrace its wonder. 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