Jacek L….a….z….u….k….a…. Born on the 4th of July 1975. A distinct nature to his paintings, more traditional than first expected.
Jacek L….a….z….u….k….a…. is a foreign born American made contemporary artist Born on the 4th of July 1975. As a USAF veteran, Jacek knows and respects America with all his heart serving proudly with distinction with an Honorable Discharge, overseas in Okinawa, Japan from 1996-2000.
His immigration from communist Poland in 1979 to the United States at the age of four shaped his perception of two distinct worlds. He bridged the gap to his peers with his art. Jacek Lazuka was born in Warsaw, Poland. American-raised contemporary artist. Raised in a Polish-speaking household, he had a rough transition into English speaking school. He struggled to erase the linguistic barrier between himself and his peers, feeling apart from and alien to this American world.
A promising artist from a very young age he used his creative skills to make friends. It wasn’t long until his teachers took notice of this quiet boy’s artistic abilities. From elementary school he began receiving awards for his paintings, his teachers entered into competitions. By the time he was in high school he was painting a large mural for his school on a fifteen foot wall.
Desiring a college education L….a….z….u….k….a…. enlisted in the US Air Force. He served in Japan as an airplane mechanic and crew chief. During this time he secretly pursued art, trying not to rouse the interest of his fellow soldiers. He worked in oils, playing with different techniques, studying the European masters and reveling in the simple Japanese Aesthetic. He also, attended college and upon his return to civilian life he graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in social science.
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In addition; Jacek L….a….z….u….k….a…. works closely with people to find a solution to their interior preferences.
Exhibitions:
International Association of Art, USA Celebrating World Art Day each 15th of April www.IAA-USA.org “Unlock Your Minds Love” Virtual Exhibition ~ 15April2022
Woods Cove Art Studio and Gallery, Laguna Beach ~ Aug2021 - 2022Present
Malice in Wonderland Studio, Brea - July2020 - Aug2021
Coast Gallery, Laguna Beach - Oct2020 --Nov2020
Laguna Coffee Company, Laguna Beach -July2020--Dec2020
LagunaArt.com Laguna Beach 2018-Feb2020
Red Matters Gallery Laguna Beach 2017-Aug2018
RainWater Gallery Huntington Beach July 2015 - Jan2016
DeBilzan Gallery Laguna Beach January 2015 - August 2015
LGOCA Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art, Laguna Beach, CA March 2013 - March 2015
Laguna Art Group, Laguna Beach, CA Feb 2013- Jan2020
PopCon LA - The Ultimate POP Culture Convention July 5-8th 2012 Los Angeles Convention Center Concourse Hall and Foyer
Taste of Orange County™ - Art A La Carte™ June 16th & 17th2012 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA. Sponsored by LagunaART.com
Laguna Beach Art Walk/ Laguna Art Group/ Townley Gallery Laguna Beach, CA - 5April2012
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale, AZ/ Russo & Steele/ Barrett Jackson/ Consignment Art - 18Jan2012
Gallery 104, San Clemente, CA Oct 2011 - 2012
Brandon Gallery Fallbrook, CA Aug / Sep 2011
Amsterdam Whitney, International Fine Art, Inc. New York, NY June 2011 - June 2012
Grand Tradition Estate 4th of July 2011, Fallbrook, CA
RAW natural born artists, 8Eight8, 16 June 2011, Orange County, CA
Green Arts & Direct Relief Intertnational, A Benefit for Japan, 30 April 2011, Los Angeles, CA
James Grey Gallery, Bergamot Station Art Center, Santa Monica, CA 29 April - 29 May 2011
Artwalk, Downtown Fullerton, CA May 2010
”The Art of Getting home”, Seven Degrees Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2009
“Student Exhibit” Dell’ Amico Gallery, Carrara, Italy 2008
”The Art of Getting home”, Seven Degrees Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2008
”The Art of Getting home”, Seven Degrees Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2007
Solo:
Camino Real Playhouse / Regency Movie Theatre / In Honor of Marilyn Monroe in " Gentle Prefer Blondes " San Juan Capistrano, Ca 01 May 2013 - 09 June 2013
2nd Annual Eclectic Views/ Honoring Frankie & Jack Schwenderman - 10March2012
Eclectic Views Honoring Frankie and Jack Schwenderman, Fallbrook, CA, Feb 2011
Jacek Lazuka Studio/ gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 2006-2010
“Local Artist Spotlight”, Café Vienna, Laguna Beach, CA 2006
Upcoming & Past Events
LGOCA - March 2013
Laguna Beach Art Walk - 1st Thursday of the month to meet the artist
Gallery 104, San Clamente, Ca - Meet the Artist Monthly Receptions
Member of:
IAA/USA International Arts Association April 2022
Fallbrook Beautification Alliance 2011
Southern California Artists Association
Jacek L….a….z….u….k….a….
The very beginning of my leap as an Artist. / Circa 2010
