I graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, Poland (MFA) in 1987. Painting was my original field of research, however, I have been involved in printmaking and in theatre activities ever since my academy days. Although printmaking eventually became the dominant form of expression for me, I consider my experience in these three fields equally important to my artistic accomplishment. I moved to Canada in 1988; I worked as a painter, master printer and art restorer. Between 1991 and 1998 I studied Semiotics and Art History at the University of Toronto, actively participating in the creative efforts of the Graduate Center for the Study of Drama. Since 1994 I have been affiliated with Open Studio, where I make my prints and teach printmaking. I am primarily interested in the comprehensive exploration of traditional intaglio procedures, aiming to uncover their potential in relationship to contemporary aesthetics. Thank you for visiting my page. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to see more of my work—I will be happy to meet with you.

Paweł Zabłocki pawel.zablocki@utoronto.ca 416.620.1884

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