Tomasz Jurek

Dr. Tomasz Jurek is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Visual Communication, University of the Arts Poznań. He holds a PhD in Art and currently runs the 5th Graphic Arts Studio specializing in Bookbinding and Book Art. His academic roles include Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Graphic Arts since 2024 and Rector's Plenipotentiary for Education Quality for the 2024–2028 term. Active in both creative practice and education, Jurek bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic research.

• Education: Poznań Academy of Fine Arts (2008), Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava (CEEPUS exchange)

His research focuses on Visual Arts and Art Conservation, particularly in bookbinding and printmaking. His artistic projects like Binding Zone (2021) and LUKA! (2019) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining traditional techniques with modern visual communication. Recent awards include a Highly Commendable Award for Foil Tooling at OPEN•SET 2025.

Professional affiliations include membership in Group 404, the Association of Polish Bookbinders, and Designer Bookbinders. His work spans both physical book art (e.g., The First Men in the Moon binding) and digital installations, reflecting a hybrid practice that informs his teaching and administrative leadership in education quality initiatives.