Anna Tomaszewska

Fibre Artist:


My work falls into the category that may be described as Fibre Art. What combines all my works is their organic essence and symbolism. Each work is an expression of my very personal feelings, thoughts, experiences and observations. I work with natural and synthetic fibres and like to use the raw and natural nature of the materials. I often dye and spin my own yarns to obtain the needed requirement of the fibre I work with.

Based in England since 1993.

1976-1980 Poland, Warsaw - Tutored privately in the subject of Weaving and Fiber Art. My mentor in the field of fibre art was the artist Nina Rudzińska, member of the Association of Polish Artists of Applied Arts, the wife of Professor Witold Rudziński with whom the Tomaszewski's family were befriended. The meetings, discussions and time spent with Nina Rudzińska created a base for my artistic creativity, whilst I also continued my education in the subject in the Department of Weaving at the Youth Palace which was part of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw.

In 1981 I moved to Sweden where I continued to expand my practical knowledge in textile studies at the renowned school Handarbetets Vanner Vävskola and Stockholms Läns Hemslöjdsförening. In Stockholm I also took the degree in Master of Arts with Major in History of Art at Stockholms Universitet, and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Marketing at IHM Business School.

Whilst the studies in Poland focused on letting the imagination run free with no limits, in Sweden the education was focused mainly on technique. It was an excellent combination. The study circle was complete.

1983 Group Exhibition at Handarbetets Vänner, Stockholm, Sweden.
1985 A Dual Exhibition at Galleri Pluto, Stockholm, Sweden.
1986 A Solo Exhibition at PK Banken Headquarters, Stockholm, Sweden.
1989 A Dual Exhibition at Zero 100 WATT (ex. Mobile Gallery), Stockholm, Sweden.
2014 Group Exhibition at Galeria Po Prawej Stronie Wisły, Warsaw, Poland
2021 Aura, Group Exhibition at The Holy Art Gallery, London, England
2024 Oxfordshire Artweeks Group Exhibition at Wallingford Town Hall, Oxfordshire, England
2024 Oxford Art Society, Open Art Exhibition 2024, The
Kendrew Barn Gallery, St John's College, Oxford, England
2025 Oxfordshire Artweeks Group Exhibition at Braziers Park, Oxfordshire, England
2026 Oxford Art Society, Open Art Exhibition October 2026, The
Kendrew Barn Gallery, St John's College, Oxford, England