Greg Kawczynski

ARTIST STATEMENT 

"My ceramic creatures reflect my deep love and enchantment of nature. The nature's endless variety of shapes, richness of form inspire me to work."

CONTINUED BELOW

Red Beak Bird

Ceramic | 3.25" W × 12.5" H × 5.5" D

Pink Coral Green Chest Bird

Ceramic | 3" W × 4.5" H × 8.5" D

Coral Wing Mottled Green Bird

Ceramic | 2.5" W × 4.25" H × 7" D

Little Birdie

Ceramic | 1.5" W × 2" H × 3.5" D
Standing Bird Sold

Standing Bird

Ceramic | 3.5" W × 4.5" H × 11.5" D
Glistening Bird Sold

Glistening Bird

Ceramic | 3.5" W × 4.5" H × 11.5" D
Curious Bird – Jade Rock Sold

Curious Bird – Jade Rock

Ceramic | 4" W × 4.5" H × 6" D
White Crackle Plumpy Bird Sold

White Crackle Plumpy Bird

Ceramic | 3" W × 3" H × 5" D
Blue Red Crest Bird Sold

Blue Red Crest Bird

Ceramic | 2.25" W × 3" H × 5.5" D
Blue Red Beak Bird Sold

Blue Red Beak Bird

Ceramic | 2.25" W × 4" H × 4" D
Plumpy Yellow Beak Bird Sold

Plumpy Yellow Beak Bird

Ceramic | 2" W × 2" H × 3.5" D
Blue Little Bird Sold

Blue Little Bird

Ceramic | 1.5" W × 2.5" H × 3.5" D

BIOGRAPHY

Originally from Lodz, Poland.

Greg studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, Poland and also taught at the Academy of Fine Art in Krakow before moving to Canada in 1988.

Greg was involved in the creation of several national monuments in Poland, including the Jedrusie Monument, and the September Soldiers Monument. 

He now lives and works in North Vancouver, BC.

At the moment, he is predominantly involved in creating artistic ceramics, raku and cone 6 being his favorite genre. He also draws and paints using a broad range of techniques.

Greg’s preferred technique is a slab building technique. The inspiration for his birds, 'paleo' monsters and other animals comes from nature and from imagination.

Greg also works in other materials. His marble (from a quarry on Vancouver Island) sculptures Who's Got The Umbrella, were originally installed in 1992 and in May 2022 have been revamped and reinstalled.

His works can be found in public and private collections in Europe and North America.

EXHIBITIONS

2019

Dodo and the Wild Babies, Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, BC

2015

Nature Translated, Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, BC

2013

Circle Craft 40 Years and Beyond, Pendulum Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Pastel Memories and Ceramic Shapes, Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, BC