Marcin Smosna

Marcin Smosna is a Lecturer at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, affiliated with the Faculty of Sculpture and Department of Sculpture I, where he has worked in Sculpture Studio III under Professor Karol Badyna since 2016. Holding a PhD, he completed his sculpture studies at the academy (2010-2015) and continues doctoral research.

His educational background includes:

• 2010-2015: Studies at the Faculty of Sculpture, Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, graduating in Professor Karol Badyna's studio

Dr. Smosna's research centers on sculpture with emphasis on monument design and portraiture, addressing historical trauma through public art. His work engages with Polish historical narratives, particularly commemorative projects for victims of German camps and ethnic conflicts, while exploring creative processes through figurative representation.

Analysis of his 2022-2023 artistic output reveals consistent focus on memorialization, with recurring themes of historical accountability and emotional symbolism across diverse sculptural forms, from figurative portraits to abstract environmental installations.

No scientific awards or major grants are documented in available records.

He collaborates with artists like Ewa Nitoń on commemorative projects within Sculpture Studio III, contributing to the department's focus on socially engaged artistic practice and historical reflection.