Marta Bożyk

Marta Bożyk is a Professor at the Department of Workshop Graphics, Faculty of Graphics, Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. A graduate of the same institution (1998, Rector's Medal), she earned her PhD in Fine Arts in 2013 for the linocut series "Dotyk". With over 50 international and 50 Polish exhibitions, including 16 solo shows, she is a prominent figure in contemporary printmaking.

Her education:

• Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (Diploma, 1998)
• PhD in Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (2013)

Professor Bożyk specializes in workshop graphics, particularly woodcut, linocut, and stained glass. Her artistic research explores the interplay of texture, line, and color in relief printing, often depicting natural landscapes (like Icelandic waterfalls and glaciers) and abstract concepts. She has developed a unique approach to linocut that emphasizes tactile qualities, as seen in her series "Dotyk" (Touch).

Her recent work shows a consistent focus on environmental themes, especially Icelandic landscapes, reflecting contemporary concerns about climate change. The technical mastery in her prints demonstrates the evolution of traditional printmaking into a vehicle for modern artistic expression.

Key awards:

• Rector's Medal, Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (1998)
• Creative Scholarship of the City of Krakow (2000)
• Artist in Residence, Mino City, Japan (2001)
• Purchase Prize, 16th Space International Print Biennial (2011)

Professor Bożyk has been supported by prestigious scholarships and residencies, which have broadened her artistic perspective. Currently, she directs the Humberta 3 gallery at the Faculty of Graphics, providing a vital exhibition space for students and faculty.