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Reviews:

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2008

(Nathan Phillips Square, July 11-13)

Peter A. Barelkowski’s paintings feature odd groupings of people and objects, executed in a hasty, primitive style but suggesting

some ominous, nightmarish story.

Patrick Donohue

Dilettante's Diary

UNCLE PAULIE'S WORLD

Sunday, March 1, 2009 (New York Artexpo 2009)

Of particular interest to me were the paintings of Polish-born, Toronto-based artist Peter Barelkowski. His work, in many ways

reminded me of Haitian-born Francks Francois Décéus, who I had the pleasure of meeting at the National Black Fine Art Show

a couple of weeks ago. Barelkowski delves into the emotional states associated with sadness and isolation, but he juxtaposes his

subtexts with what he refers to as “one-dimensional, cartoonish-style” subjects who bring out “grotesque undertones.”

I look forward to further exploring his work and perhaps becoming a collector of his work.

Paul Niemi, Publicist

Lost Aussie on The Loose

A ?Balmy 40+F today so we took to the streets of NYC for our weekend outing and headed to the Javits Center to scope out

the 2009 Art Expo. Smaller than last year yet still filled with inspiration and interest.

Favoured artists included work from Peter A Barelkowski.

Speaking of Art Expo, I, too, liked Peter Barelkowski's work. I'm thinking I might buy a piece. He seemed like a pretty humble guy as well.

Since I got the permission of artists to use images, check out my video and blog for some visuals.

Posted by: Paul

Toronto Art Expo 2009

Metro Toronto Convention Centre; March 19-22

Since there’s relatively little cutting-edge art in this show, we may as well start with some examples that stand out.

Peter A. Barelkowski’s odd little figures against vast, empty backgrounds say much about the loneliness of the human condition.

Patrick Donohue