“Women in Des Plaines”

Women’s vital role in the development of this community is often obscured and hidden. The further one goes into the past, the less likely it is that the work and achievements of women were acknowledged in the historical record. The stories of Des Plaines’ women pioneers, and those of ordinary women who did quietly extraordinary things, will be featured in this exhibit to help us tell a more complete story of Des Plaines.

Photographs by Stan Kotecki

I photograph things that are invisible to most people. I capture and render the energy that I feel between my self and my subject. My images are an exploration of conscious and subconscious energy and the fantasy I see in nature. 

My camera is an extension of my perception, allowing me to journey into the personal energy of each subject, breaking boundaries and opening doors. My vision explores feelings of sensuality and creates illusions, but at the same time emphasizes our fragile environment, instilling a sense of responsibility to preserve it from further destruction.