Joanna Mazurek

I am inspired by nature, by the everyday, by small moments, by stories, big and small adventures. Most of my work has a bit of story to tell, some humor, some impossible and possible, some surprises. I present my world to you as I see it.

My ceramic pieces are hand built, mostly pinched and coiled. I like soft organic form and touch, movement and texture. It is all about simple, minimalists, raw, timeless organic forms and texture. I am fascinated by ancient pottery. The observation during museum visits in South America and Europe opened my eyes to the beauty of ancient forms. All of my pieces are unique and one of a kind. I hand build my pieces with patience, intention and care. It is very slow and meditative process. I contemplate on passing of time, early people who created extraordinary work. The marks of my hands and touch are part of my work and that should be embraced.

The School of Fine Arts in Lodz, Poland 1984-1985
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, BFA 1986-1990
Northestern University, Chicago-visual communication.

Member of PAVA, The Professional Association of Visual Artist
Member of Tarpon Springs Art Association

Tarpon Spring Fine Arts Festival, 2024
Largo Public Library, PAVA artist exhibit, 2024
Tarpon Springs Arts Association Exhibit, 2023
Exhibizone Grand Prize, on line exhibit 2023
Las Laguna Art Gallery, on line exhibit 2023
Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce
Tarpon Springs Public Library, 2023
Fired Works, Macon, Georgia, 2023
Fine Art Festival in Tarpon Springs, Florida, 2023
Plein Air 2023, Tarpon Springs, Florida, 2023
Art Fusion Gallery, St. Petersburg, Florida 2022
Polish Museum of America, Chicago, Illinois
Lakeside Fine Arts Gallery, Lakeside, Michigan
Peter Jones Gallery, Chicago
Baci Gallery, Chicago
Galeria Atelier, Krakow, Poland
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago
Palace of Art, Krakow, Poland
Navy Pier, Chicago
Temple of Arts Center, Arizona
Gallery 1616, Chicago
Twice Born Gallery, Chicago
Focus Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Stawski Gallery, Brussles, Belgium
Gallery 1515, Chicago