Jolanta Pawlak

Born: September 3, 1975, Poland
Resided in Curaçao from 2001 - 2010
E-mail: jolantajip@gmail.com
Blog: www.jolantapawlak.blogspot.com

Education:

1995 Art Liceum, Diploma in Wood Sculpture, Poland
1996 Poznahensis University of Arts, Stage Set, Poland
1997 Visit to India as a working guest at the Academy of Visual Art in Varanasi for advanced study in bronze casting techniques
2001 Completed Sculpture and Metalsmith Exchange Program at Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Graduation from Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland
Dual Masters Degree in Sculpture and Photography
2006 Workshop NOW TREE with Ruud Peters in Ravenstein, The Netherlands
Artist in Residence at the Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
Awards & International Recognitions
2010 Modern Luxury Media juli b Style Award presented to Jolanta Pawlak for Best Specialty Accessory 2010 – in Lifestyle + Luxury, Artisan Jewelry, U.S.A.

2010 Commission for Hyatt Hotel -series of 12 photographs printed on canvas Curacao, N.A

2010 Commission for Private Collector in Avila Hotel- two large scale photographs printed on aluminium, Cuaraco N.A
2009 Public Sculpture, ‘Papa’ Godett, Punda, Curaçao, N.A.
2006 Public Sculpture, Brian Larose Memorial, International School, Curaçao, N.A.
2005 Original silver and citrine necklace chosen to present to Queen Beatrix of Holland to commemorate her 25 year reign on behalf of Curaçao, N.A.
2004 Selected for participation in the “5th Caribbean Bienal” Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Solo Exhibitions:

2010 “Chopin Bicentenial Concert” event at the Fortchurch, video installation and commemorative Chopin Sculpture, Curaçao, N.A.
2009 Commission for a public bronze sculpture, Curaçao, N.A.
2008 “Kross Collection” of cast fine sliver and gold crosses and photo images printed on wood at the Fortchurch Museum, Curaçao, N.A.
2007 “A Walk in Other Sandals” sculpture, jewelry and photography exhibition at Gallery Alma Blou, Curaçao, N.A.
2006 “Arte Vishon Open Antelier Days” exhibition “Walking in Other Sandals” Curaçao, N.A.
2006 Public Lecture and presentation of a new collection in Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL
2005 Strawberry Fields Art Gallery, Strawberry Fields A – Dana Gallery, Alpharetha, Georgia
2005 “Natural Wonders” at Kas di Alma Blou, Curaçao, N.A.
2004 Solo Sculpture and Photography exhibition D’Art Gallery, Curaçao, N.A.
2002 “Carnival of Life” Bronze sculptures and photography, exhibition inspired by Curaçao, Center of Modern Art, Poznan, Poland
1998 “Reminiscence – India” bronze sculptures and photography exhibition at the Gallery of the Academy of Arts in Poznan, Poland

Group Exhibitions:

2010 Art Auction Haiti, Gallery Alma Blou, Curacao, N.A.
2009 Copernicus Center Auction organized by Group ArtPo, Chicago, U.S.A.
2009 “Essence of Nature” organized by Polish Art Society of Chicago, Wisconsin Dells, U.S.A.
2009 “Caribbean Crossroads” Group exhibition of sculpture & photography at the Tula Museum, Landhuis Knepa, Curaçao, N.A.
2009 “Fulton Market Art Walk” Open studio sculpture, jewelry and photography exhibition at Chicago Sculpture Works, U.S.A
2009 Columbus, Indiana Iron Pour,” sculpture exhibition, Indiana, U.S.A.
2008 “Zaduszki Jazzowe – All Soul’s Jazz Fest” Chopin Theatre, Chicago, U.S.A
2008 “Opening Event Biba Gallery” sculpture exhibition, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
2008 “Annual Columbus, Indiana Iron Pour” sculpture exhibition, Indiana, U.S.A.
2008 “Market Art Walk” Open studio exhibition at Chicago Sculpture Works, U.S.A
2008 “VI th Biennial of Caribbean Architecture” Curaçao exhibition of large format photo images and video projection project combining art and architecture, photos projected onto large canvas sails on outdoor installation
2007 “Snoa 275” Exhibition Commemorating 275 Years of Continuous Operation of Mikvé Israel Emanuel Synagogue,” a cast bronze Commemorative Menorah created for the group event at Villa Maria, Curaçao, N.A.
2007 “All that Glitters” Merchandise Mart Showroom jewelry exhibition during Art Chicago, U.S.A.
2007 “It’s All About Women” Gallery Alma Blou, Curaçao, N.A.
2007 Opening Event: “Something is Happening in Pietermaai” exhibition and video installation featuring large scale architectural photo images, three-story video installation on Landhuis, Curaçao, N.A.
2006 SOFA Chicago exhibition of jewelry and sculpture represented by Maria Elena Kravetz Gallery, Argentina
2006 Landhuis Bloemhof exhibition “Celebration” showing bronze sculpture, Curaçao, N.A.
2005 “Regalo Real” at Landhuis Bloemhof Galerie, Curaçao, N.A.
2005 “From the Sea” Chelsea Galleria, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
2004 “Elements Collection” at Elements on Oak Street, Chicago, U.S.A.
2004 Photography represented by Galerie Delfi Form, Zwolle, Netherlands
2004 “5th Caribbean Bienal” Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2003 Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Florida, U.S.A.
2003 “Nudity” Gallery Otrobanda Vieja in the Riffort Village, Curaçao, N.A.
2003 “Resusita” Gallery Otrobanda Vieja in the Riffort Village, Curaçao, N.A.
2002 Small sculpture forms in silver exhibited as part of the summer exhibition at Gallerie Slavik in Vienna, Austria
2002 Sculpture and jewelry exhibition, Curaçao Arts Fstival Landhuis Jan Kock, Curaçao, N.A.
2002 Artist in Residence, Kura Hulanda Museum, Curaçao, N.A.
2002 Photography and sculpture exhibition, Gallery Ortrobanda Vieja at Riffort Village, Curaçao, N.A.
2001 Participant in the International Exhibition sponsored by the Associated Artists of Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA. (bronze sculptures)
2000 Sculpture exhibition at the Academy of Art in Poznan, Poland
1999 Participant at the opening of the new Exhibition Hall in Poznan, Szamorzewo, Poland (Work included bronze sculptures and photography)
1999 Sculpture exhibition in Berlin, Germany sponsored by the German Banking Industry

Publications:

2010 Antiliaans Dagblad – Pawlak genomineerd voor Juli B style Awards, Curaçao, N.A.
2010 Curaçao Events, “Curaçao in Real Time”
2009 Antiliaans Dagblad – Pawlak maakt beeld “Papa Godett” Curaçao, N.A.
2009 Polish News – Jolanta Pawlak – Artist, sculpturess and Photographer, Chicago, U.S.A.
2009 La Prensa – Busto di “Papa” Godett ta un echo, Curaçao, N.A.
2009 Curaçao Events – Jolanta Pawlak: Artist Profile
2007 Curaçao Events “Experience Curaçao Art”
2008 “Inspired by the Snoa” MMVIII Synagogue Mikvé Israel Emanuel, Curaçao, N.A.
2008 UPG Nieuws/ Maano Blad Veremigoe Protestante Geomeente van Curaçao – Expositie Jolanta Pawlak
2008 Amigoe Kross Collection, Curaçao, N.A.
2008 Amigoe Kruiscollectie in Fortkerk, Curaçao, N.A.
2007 Amigoe Japan Inspiratiebron voor expositie, Curaçao, N.A.
2006 Amigoe Kijkje in artelier van kunstenaar, Curaçao, N.A.
2005 Amigoe Kunstwerkjes van zilver, Curaçao, N.A.
2006 “SOFA Chicago 2006 Catalog” Sculpture Objects & Functional Art, Chicago, U.S.A.
2006 Island News, Curaçao: An Artist’s Haven

Art Residency:

2002 Artsit in Residence – sculpture instructor – Kura Hulanda Museum, Curaçao, N.A.
2006 Artist in Residence – sculpture and jewelry instructor – Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Professional Memberships
ISC – International Sculpture Center – Professional member
Chicago Sculpture Works – www.chicagosculptureworks.com/Jolantas_Work/Jolanta_Works.htm
Polish Art Society – Chicago
Polish Woman’s Alliance of America
SNAG – Society of North American Goldsmiths