Artists Statement
Lawrence A. Jankowski
"Legends of Fifinella is a commemoration of the Women's Air force Service Pilots of WWII.
As a Viet Nam era veteran, my experience in the armed forces was everything one could ever imagine and more. It takes an immense amount of courage from each man and woman to do what they do every day, when called to duty. Many have heard the familiar phrase: 'Its more than a job, its an adventure'. And I may add, an experience indescribable.
I took my honorable discharge, on a leap of faith, to study art and design, and it has been a long winding road of many trials and tribulations. Through this art, I express my gratitude and appreciation to our soldiers, and especially to the history of aviation. Addressing, Aviation, may sound bias, but I am an Air Force Vet. as a vet, through my art, I wish to continue painting historical, but admirable, personalities."
(Three black-and-white illustrations depict women with planes.)
ArtPrize Seven
Vote: 62020, DeVos Place
Sept. 23-Oct. 11, 2015
Artists Statement
Lawrence A. Jankowski
"Legends of Fifinella is a commemoration of the Women's Air force Service Pilots of WWII.
As a Viet Nam era veteran, my experience in the armed forces was everything one could ever imagine and more. It takes an immense amount of courage from each man and woman to do what they do every day, when called to duty. Many have heard the familiar phrase: 'Its more than a job, its an adventure'. And I may add, an experience indescribable.
I took my honorable discharge, on a leap of faith, to study art and design, and it has been a long winding road of many trials and tribulations. Through this art, I express my gratitude and appreciation to our soldiers, and especially to the history of aviation. Addressing, Aviation, may sound bias, but I am an Air Force Vet. as a vet, through my art, I wish to continue painting historical, but admirable, personalities."
(Three black-and-white illustrations depict women with planes.)
ArtPrize Seven
Vote: 62020, DeVos Place
Sept. 23-Oct. 11, 2015
Artists Statement
Lawrence A. Jankowski
"Legends of Fifinella is a commemoration of the Women's Air force Service Pilots of WWII.
As a Viet Nam era veteran, my experience in the armed forces was everything one could ever imagine and more. It takes an immense amount of courage from each man and woman to do what they do every day, when called to duty. Many have heard the familiar phrase: 'Its more than a job, its an adventure'. And I may add, an experience indescribable.
I took my honorable discharge, on a leap of faith, to study art and design, and it has been a long winding road of many trials and tribulations. Through this art, I express my gratitude and appreciation to our soldiers, and especially to the history of aviation. Addressing, Aviation, may sound bias, but I am an Air Force Vet. as a vet, through my art, I wish to continue painting historical, but admirable, personalities."
(Three black-and-white illustrations depict women with planes.)
ArtPrize Seven
Vote: 62020, DeVos Place
Sept. 23-Oct. 11, 2015
Artists Statement
Lawrence A, Jankowski
“Legends of Fifinella’ isa
commemoration of the Women's
Air force Service Pilots of WWIL
‘As aViet Nam era veteran,
my experience in the armed forces
was everything one could ever
imagine and more. ittakes an
immense amount of courage
from each man and woman to
do what they do every day, when
called to duty. Many have heard
the familiar phrase: "Its more than
a job, its an adventure". And | may
add, an experience indescribable.
took my honorable discharge,
ona leap of faith, to study art and
design, and it has been a long
winding road of many trials and
tribulations. Through this ar, |
express my gratitude and
appreciation to our solders, and
especially to the history of aviation.
‘Addressing, Aviation, may sound
bias, but |am an AirForce Vet. Asa
vet, through my art, I wish to
continue painting historical, but
admirable, personalities
ArtPrize Seven
Vote: 62020,DeVos Place
Sept. 23 - Oct. 21, 2025,