Portrait of a Miner – Felix Krasyk – watercolor on paper – 1957
In 1950 Felix Krasyk left Charleston, WV to move to New York. One of the first things he experienced in his new environment was an exhibit of works by Picasso. Krasyk was deeply moved by what he saw.
While in New York he worked by day at B. Altman & Company and spent his evenings painting.
He was in New York for nine years until his parents needed his care and he returned back to West Virginia. His paintings were stored away and he went to work as an interior designer for Woodrum’s Department Store.
Now jump ahead to 2006. A friend of Felix’s told the curator of the gallery at the University of Charleston about his 1950’s work and a show was arranged. The show was a critical success.
His work was moved to our gallery and pieces began selling rapidly. Felix, at 80 years old and suffering from macular degeneration, began to produce artwork again for the first time in 50 years.
His new work has been recieved equally as well by critics, art collectors and the media. He was recently featured in a profile in Charleston Magazine and on West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Outlook show.
Felix Krasyk Profile on West Virginia Public Television Outlook – September 27, 2007
Mrs. Wassenberg and Esprie – Felix Krasyk – oil on canvas – 1954
NYC 9/11/2001 – Felix Krasyk – collage & oil spray on artboard – 2007
You can find out more about this exceptional artist and his work by visiting his website.
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