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Published on: 3/27/2008
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Ania Sleczkowska, the owner of a new arts company, Art and Life, is precisely one of those creative immigrants who may well change the face of art business in Edmonton.
Sleczkowska came to Edmonton about 15 years ago with a suitcase, rudimentary English and a deep love of art.She had an art history degree from her native Poland and extensive experience in curating cutting-edge exhibitions.But, oilrig workers being more sought after than curators, Sleczkowska held a variety of jobs all the while dreaming of a way to turn her art background into a career.
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Sleczkowska decided to take the plunge and launch a company.It wouldn't be just another interior decorating business: she wanted to take some of the most innovative art in the city and place it seamlessly into homes or businesses.To prove that it could be done, Sleczkowska set out to create an inaugural exhibition.Fortunately an opportunity for a space opened.
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Sleczkowska even plans to throw back projections onto translucent glass to complete the exhibition.
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Curated by Ania Sleczkowska