You are cordially invited to an event hosted by the Folk Artists\u2019 Association, a proud partner of our Festival.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Folk Art Gallery is delighted to present a retrospective of Bogumi\u0142a Le\u015bniak\u2019s four decades of artistic creation. Born in Sucha Beskidzka, Le\u015bniak has been immersed in folk crafts from a young age. While sculpture is her primary passion, her talents extend to embroidery and glass painting. Her marriage to a man deeply rooted in Stryszawa traditions ignited a fascination with the region\u2019s heritage, which she wholeheartedly embraced.<\/span><\/p>\n The Le\u015bniak family, renowned for their folk artistry, inspired her enduring love for crafting colorful wooden birds, made particularly for Christmas. Balancing her career as a teacher with her artistic pursuits, Le\u015bniak dedicates her free moments to her workshop, where she meticulously transforms carved figures into enchanting pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n With a particular affinity for depictions of Mary and Jesus, Le\u015bniak often integrates her completed figures into ornate chapels. Her work is characterised by a keen eye for detail and ornamentation, evident in the intricate designs adorning her angel sculptures, each dressed in vibrant, patterned attire and adorned with unique attributes. The festive season sees her crafting nativity scenes and Christmas tree ornaments, meticulously matching the colors to reflect the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n Le\u015bniak\u2019s sculptures\u00a0 create a\u00a0 lasting “imprint” of rural life,\u00a0 capturing the essence of village existence through depictions of women at work, figures in traditional attire, and even shepherds. Her artistry weaves a narrative that bridges the earthly and the divine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of figures and reliefs, including angelic choirs, patron saints (St. Joseph, St. Florian, St. Francis), a nativity scene, and a variety of Marian representations.<\/span><\/p>\n A dedicated section features works created during Le\u015bniak\u2019s residency with the National Institute of Culture and Village Heritage. These reliefs offer a creative interpretation of Advent and Shrovetide customs and rituals, drawing inspiration from both personal observations and ethnographic research. Of particular note is the sculptural group depicting the \u201cWalking with Dorota\u201d carol tradition, a custom prevalent among Western Cracovians, Kliszczak and Babiog\u00f3ra Highlanders. This reenactment of Saint Dorothy\u2019s martyrdom, with its themes of faith and conversion, is a rare and cherished tradition. The procession features a cast of characters including Saint Dorothy, King Fabryceusz, Theophilus, a knight, an executioner, an angel, and a devil.<\/span><\/p>\n Exhibition Curator:<\/b> Katarzyna Kraczo\u0144 <\/span> When: 1 June- 31 August 2024, between 23-25 August exhibition open 9.00-18.00 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You are cordially invited to an event hosted by the Folk Artists\u2019 Association, a proud partner of our Festival. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"tags":[],"pora_dnia":[],"kategoria_wydarzenia":[],"dostepnosc":[],"mec_category":[130],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/span>Organiser:<\/b> Folk Artists\u2019 Association<\/span><\/p>\nDetails<\/h2>\n
\nWhere: Folk Art Gallery, Grodzka 14
\nAdmission free<\/p>\n