HEROES ON CANVAS
Taylor Bielecki’s work on display at Limerick Fire Department
ROYERSFORD >> There are people who consider emergency personnel, teachers, and sports figures heroes.
For 26-year old Taylor Bielecki of Royersford, her heroes were the doctors, nurses and support staff who had a big impact in making her life manageable in dealing with cerebral palsy since she has been afflicted with the disease since the age of 3.
“I am one of the lucky ones who has cerebral palsy only on half of my body. I had to have surgeries and exercises in order for my body to get strong for me to function in my daily life, be able to play sports, and operate a car,” explained Bielecki.
She periodically has to go to the hospital for checkups and for retests.
“While I am doing my retests, I look around the room and see patients who are not as fortunate as I am. I hope these patients who observe me can find hope and determination and that despite their medical issues they can still look forward to a productive life,” said Bielecki.
Her personal history alone is one to be marveled at. She graduated from Spring-Ford Area High School in 2013 then entered Penn State University’s main campus, where she dualmajored in fine arts and English.
She graduated from there in 2017, where she received dual honors with bachelor’s degrees in fine arts and English. Currently, she is in her junior year at Pratt University in New York City. Next year, she will grad
“I am one of the lucky ones who has cerebral palsy only on half of my body.”
— Taylor Bielecki of Royersford
uate with a master’s degree in fine arts.
Ever since Bielecki was 6 years old, she had images in her head, where she would quickly find a sheet of paper and just draw. At the age of 8, she became a huge fan of the X-Men action heroes series.
“I just loved drawing those super cool characters,” stated Bielecki.
She also draws television and music entertainers. She has works in progress of the character “Sergeant Hank Voight” played by actor Jason Beghe of “Chicago P.D.” and Elvis Presley.
“I just adore these people. ‘Voight’ works with his crew doing what it takes to get the job done and his dedication and compassion for making Chicago safe for its citizens is exemplary. Elvis was so kindhearted with his family, friends and his fans. And, of course, there is his music — like ‘Hound Dog,’ ‘Return to Sender’ and ‘A Little Less Conversation,’” explained Bielecki.
It has been almost seven years and Bielecki has accumulated a large collection of drawings and oil paintings — so much in fact that she has shown off her works in solo art shows or with fellow artists.
“These art shows are super cool. I get an opportunity to show off my works. I get to meet, talk, and answer questions from the attendees,” noted Bielecki.
Recently, Bielecki attended a meeting at Limerick Fire Department, where she presented and donated three oil paintings of firefighters in action, battling blazes. Bielecki has two uncles who are involved with the Limerick Fire Department.
“They are great guys. The group of volunteers is to be commended for what they do. They are always ready and prepared to save lives and property, no matter when, without getting a dime,” Bielecki out.