Taken together, these photographs of Lejb Pilanski's inventive assemblages, handwritten quotes and post-war travel documents chart a narrative that is both specific to one man's journey and evocative of the experience of immigrants and refugees across cultures.
Portrait of Lejb Pilanski with Head Fon 40”x 33.5” Edition of 5 + 2AP 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Pot Handle and 16mm Film Projector Part 40”x 33.5” Edition of 5 + 2AP 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Displaced Person ID Card from Germany, 1947 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Fur, Leather, Buttons, Thread, Marker, Material 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
ID card for France, 1948 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Screwdriver Handle, Lamp Parts, Wiring, Bulb 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Material, Thread 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Identity and Travel Document from France to Canada, 1950 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Metal, Plastic, Magnifying Glass, Switch, Wiring Lightbulb 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Fan Parts, Metal Parts, Switch, Medical Cream Container, Wires 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Boarding Card and Souvenir Ashtray from boat to Canada, 1950 *(Lejb doesn't smoke) 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Wooden Handle, Wood, Screws, Metal, Nails, Tape 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Canadian Immigration Document, 1950 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Metal, Knob, Screws, Marker - w/ drill bits and tools - Drawer with Top Lid 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Wood, Metal, Screws Step on one side. Hook boot heel in the other side and pull foot out 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Cloth, Fur, Thread 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Canadian Citizenship $10 Receipt, 1955 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Wood, Motor, Metal, Thread, Knob, Bobbin, Wiring Fast way to thread bobbins for sewing machines 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Canadian Citizenship Certificate, 1955 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Elastic, Material, Wiring, Headphone Parts 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Plug, Dial, Silver Tape Plug & Switch for a Night Light 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Canadian Citizenship Card, 1957 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Wood, Ceramic Tile, Wiring, Switch, Ceramic Elephant Vase, Concrete, Lightbulb 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP
Portrait of Ester Pilanski in Handmande Embroidered Bib #2 Ester Pilanski passed away on January 12, 2017 40”x 33.5” Edition of 5 + 2AP 20”x 24” Edition of 10 + 2AP