I am a sculptor and a mould maker, living and working in a converted Baptist Chapel studio in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. 

It’s difficult to pin down what exactly inspires me most. Predominantly the emotional life; but wherever I go; whatever I read; the little or big activities of life inspire me. Everything has its profound influence on the response I give to a depicted subject, or the choice of subject matter.

I am quite driven by storytelling and like to research the language of symbols that would depict both the essence and transience of human experience. I believe that evoking metaphorical images from life is one of the ways to create a story, or myth- which arises from our time and can be the key to expressing our spiritual lives.

In my artistic explorations I practice life drawing, and whenever I can, use models for my sculpting work.

Process  

I work in soft materials like clay or plasticine which respond easily to my emotion and quick touch. Clay seems to be my favourite material, but I also enjoy working in other mediums like stone and wood. Their harder nature has different positive characteristics and qualities for me, especially as I like to keep tool marks visible.

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Materials 

Clay, Bronze, Plaster polymer (Jesmonite), resin, stone, wood

 

Education and Exposure 

1993-1998 Academy of Fine Art, Warsaw, Poland. MA in Fine Art, in sculpture.    

My diploma artwork was awarded the Rector’s prize.

During my studies I participated in students exchange with Sheffield Hallam University (March-April 1996), and with the Academy of Art in Bratislava (summer term 1995).

Teacher’s training- gained qualifications to teach art 1998-1999

1986-1991 Antony Kenar Art School, Zakopane, Poland.

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Studio

Foroest of Dean, Gloucestershire

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