Renata Dyk

Renata Dyk is a contemporary fine artist based in Poland, whose practice bridges painting, sculpture, and design. Her acclaimed Mannekin series began when she discovered discarded mannequins destined for landfill. Seeing potential where others saw waste, she transformed these figures into striking canvases — breathing new life into forgotten forms and reimagining them as sculptural works of art.

This creative direction was a natural evolution of her earlier work in Cairo, where she painted and exhibited large-scale three-dimensional pieces. Today, her Mannekins stand as both contemporary relics and symbolic guardians — “modern suits of armour” that embody beauty, resilience, and status.

Alongside her sculptural work, Dyk also creates powerful photographic studies of the Mannekin forms. These images — whether presented as single statements or curated sets — bring a bold, fashion-forward aesthetic to interiors, resonating in both contemporary spaces and historic homes.

Renata continues to accept commissions for bespoke Mannekin works, collaborating with private collectors, brands, and companies seeking truly one-of-a-kind creations. She is a verified member of the Visual Artists Association (UK), and her works are held in collecti...

Graduated with MA degree with distinction from the Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw, Poland.
Department of Conservation and Restoration of Paintings and Polychromous Sculptures
The Faculty of Paintings

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
2022: AZUR GALLERY , "Reversals", Berlin
2022: M.A.D.S. Gallery, "Liquid Arsenal", Milano, Italy
2022: Blue Blood Art Gallery, "Harmony of Art", on line contest
2022: Exhibition "The International Home & Deco Fair", PTAK Expo, Warsaw, Poland
2022: Grey Cube Gallery, February, "Portrait Art Show", Merit Award, International online Art Show,
2021: Grey Cube Gallery, November "Forest and Meadows", online Art Show: Awarded Honorable Mention;
2021: The VAA International Online Spring Exhibition, Deepbridge Chester Arts Fair, UK
2019: Exhibition in Gallery Studio Rynek Sztuki, "Retrospective Exhibition" Opole, Poland
2013: Exhibition of visual art “In Peace and with Compassion", Cairo, Egypt
2013: Individual Exhibition “Inspired by Nature”, Showroom CSA Cairo, Egypt
2012: CARAVAN Festival Exhibition “The Road Ahead” – Cairo, Egypt