Magdalena Hanysz-Stefańska

Magdalena Hanysz-Stefańska is a faculty member at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, working in the Faculty of Graphic Arts within the Department of Artistic Graphics. She holds the academic rank of Associate Professor and serves as Head of the Department of Artistic Graphics. Her work primarily focuses on color linocut and collage techniques, blending fragmented reality with optimistic commentary through visual art.

Education:

• Diploma in Painting (1994), Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk

Her research and artistic practice centers on linocut techniques, graphic arts, and visual storytelling. Themes include nature, surrealism, and cultural symbolism, often executed through innovative collage methods.

Recent trends in her work highlight abstract interpretations of natural forms, anatomical motifs (e.g., Eustachian tube), and narrative-driven compositions, with a consistent emphasis on color linocut across diverse sub-fields.

Scientific Awards:

• Honorable mention in a prestigious competition in Taiwan
• Equal Prize in the Józef Gielniak Graphics Competition (Jelenia Góra)

She actively leads the Fundamentals of Artistic Graphics Studio, mentors students in printmaking, and participates in international exhibitions and competitions.