ABOUT THE ARTIST

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Nika Ciesielczuk (Modzelewska) graduated from Complex of Art Schools in Gdynia-Orlowo followed by the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, with Diploma in Fine Art in 2008.

She is known for her figurative and portrait work. Her paintings are held in a number of public, private and corporate collections in Poland, Ireland, UK and Holland.

In 2012 she moved to Dublin.

Selected exhibitions, scholarships and prices: 
Exhibition in Samphire@thewaterside in Donabate (Co. Dublin, Ireland) 2013

6th Biennal of Students’ Graphic Art Szczecin 2008 (exhibition),

National Reviev of Polish Art High Schools 2007 (painting exhibition),

National Pastel Competition „Zamość perłą renesansu” 2007 (honourable mention),

Plein air painting Greece 2007 (Foundation „Dei Gratia” scholarship),

1st International Wood Engraving Triennial Zakopane 2006 (honourable mention),

Plein air painting Turkey 2006 (Foundation „Dei Gratia” scholarship),

Scholarship from the mayor of the city of Rumia 2006 (wood carving and hammered metalwork),

Wood Carving Competition Kostkowo 2003 (grand prix).