Roland Kościólek

Roland Kościółek (b. 1988, Rzeszów) – sculptor and graphic artist. His works explore psychological, emotional and existential themes. Graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków and PWSW in Przemyśl.

Roland Kościółek – contemporary sculptor and graphic artist

Roland Kościółek focuses on mental states, emotions and existential issues in his art. His works address difficult, often overlooked subjects, seeking to capture the metaphysical essence of human life through physical form.

Heritage and its evolving interpretations also play an important role in his practice. The artist strives to create a unique bond between creator, artwork and viewer – a bond that is different in every encounter.

Biography and education

• Born 1988 in Rzeszów, Poland
• Graduate of the Faculty of Sculpture, Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków (2019)
• Graduate of Interior Architecture, PWSW Przemyśl (2013)
• Diploma sculpture exhibited at Palace of Art, Kraków; acquired by Westerplatte Museum, Gdańsk

Selected exhibitions and achievements

• 2017 – 4th Student Biennale of Small Sculpture Forms, Kraków
• 2019/2020 – Competition “Painting, Graphic, Drawing, Sculpture of the Year” – Marshal’s Award of Podkarpackie Region
• 2020 – International competition, Ostrava (Czech Republic) – post-competition exhibition
• 2021 – 2nd National Drawing Biennale “Time, Movement, Space”, Włocławek
• International art residency, Imatra (Finland)
• Sculpture plein-air at Ćmielów porcelain factory

Artistic direction

Contemporary art