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Janusz Kokot was born on May 1, 1960 in Kalisz, Wielkopolskie Province.

Curriculum Vitae
In 1980 he graduated from the State Secondary School of Fine Arts. Jacek Malczewski in Częstochowa. Then he began studies at the Pedagogical University in Częstochowa, at the Art Institute. At that time, his interests focused on graphics. From the second year of studies, he was a student of Professor Grzegorz Banaszkiewicz. In 1986 he obtained a master's degree in art education, the promoter of his work was prof. Andrzej Niekrasz. After receiving his diploma, he taught art education at the Primary School No. 7 in Kalisz for a year, and later worked for a short time at the "Water Tower" Center of Art Culture, also in Kalisz. After two years of work in state institutions, he began to make a living from commissioned design. During his artistic career, Janusz Kokot was also appreciated by Jerzy Duda-Gracz, who praised him for his realism and artistic craftsmanship. He is inspired by the works of Michelangelo, Rembrandt, the works of small Dutch masters from the 17th century, Goya, Polish and Russian painters of the late 19th century. He was also inspired by Piotr Potworowski, Roman Opałka, Gerhard Richter, as well as the works of numerous friends from studies, exhibitions and painting workshops. His name is included in many catalogs of the Galleries of Contemporary Art, one of them was written by Jan Tarasin, who was both his friend and teacher.

Family life
During his studies he met his first wife - Sylwia. Under her influence, they went to Africa in 2007. The trip was the realization of his wife's dream. After her death, he worked in a family orphanage in Kampala, Uganda, where he met his current wife, Victoria. They were married in 2009. He is also the father of two children.