Jan Szczypka

Jan Szczypka is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia. He specializes in metal sculpture and medallic art, working extensively with bronze, zinc, aluminum, and cast iron.

• Education: Antoni Kenar State Secondary School of Fine Arts (Zakopane) and Faculty of Sculpture at Academy of Fine Arts (Gdańsk, 1987).

His research focuses on expanding creative possibilities through foundry technology and metal casting. He has organized three International Conferences on Artistic Casting and 14 editions of the International Iron Casting Workshops (2001–2014), involving over 350 participants from 10 countries.

Scientific awards include:

• First Prize at National Diploma Show
• Multiple awards in national and international exhibitions

He has contributed to artistic education by leading the Basics of Sculpture Studio and Metal Technology Studio for first- and second-year students. He is also the author of the Jan Hevelius Monument in Gdańsk.