Jerzy Werbel

Jerzy Werbel trained at the University of Education and Art in Poland before relocating to Canada via Germany. Settling in Southwestern Ontario, he developed a distinctive perspective on his new homeland. Over 20 years, his work has been shaped by extensive travels across Canada, capturing the diverse landscapes and the spirit of freedom. Werbel’s paintings reflect a deep connection to place, blending his European roots with his Canadian experience.Jerzy Werbel attended the University of Education and Art in Poland, where his career as a painter began. After several years of developing work in Poland he decided to embark on a drastic resettlement to Canada by way of going through Germany.

After a considerably difficult move, he established a studio space in the South West Region of Ontario. During this time, he developed a noteworthy perspective of his newly acquired homeland. Over the next 20 years, Jerzy travelled across Canada, indulging in the lush visual landscapes of freedom. Jerzy currently continues his travels though a land he now calls his own.