Welcome to my site

There are many faces of my life that I would like to share with you. Even though they appear disconnected, they are circular and connected in some way. It is what I call “The Circle of Life.” Please, come in and explore only those parts that interest you or take a journey around the whole circle.

My favorite quote is that of Freeman Patterson whose workshop changed profoundly my outlook on the world around me.

“Seeing, in the finest and broadest sense, means using your senses, your intellect, and your emotions. It means encountering your subject matter with your whole being. It means looking beyond the labels of things and discovering the remarkable world around you.”
— Freeman Patterson

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. – Marcel Proust

My Art and Photo Gallery

A year ago I have converted my home into a gallery where I display my latest work of art and photography. Visits can be arranged to privately see my work. Please send me an e-mail william.barek@utoronto.ca