Born in 1986 in Zakopane, Poland, Joanna Ewa Piszczek studied wood sculpture at the Art School of her hometown. Here, she consolidated her artistic language. Graduated and honoured cum laude in 2005, she worked in the handcraft production of Tiffany lamps. After her moving to Italy in 2006, she made a three-year degree course in mosaics at the Accademia di Belle Arti of Ravenna, inspired by her former practical experience.
Already during her studies in Poland, Joanna contributed to international projects and exhibitions, which brought her works also to England, Germany, Italy and France. During and after her studies in Ravenna, she continued her exhibition activities. Besides participations in group shows and art fairs in Italy, France and Poland, her works were mentioned in several magazines. Most recently, her mosaics were presented in two exhibitions in Bologna and Cesena as part of the IX Biennale di Mosaico di Ravenna. Until the 25th of January 2026, she contributes to the show “Proximite – I luoghi del costruire” in Argenta, which is also part of the IX Biennale.
In her work, Joanna is not limited to her original medias of expression wood sculpture and mosaic. For her sculptures and installations, she integrates also painting and photography. Additionally, the artist uses clay, natural materials like coal and wood. In particular, she applies plastic, often recycled. This goes hand in hand with her research questioning the natural world, the human being and our civilisation. Linked to this is a reflexion on the impact of our industrial society on nature and finally on our lives. Lately, these considerations lead to works like “Siamo quel che mangiamo” (We are what we are eating), a mosaic in recycled plastic and marble and “Quotidianità” (Everyday life). This three-dimensional mosaic made of polyethylene (PET), from plastic bottles is our Artwork of the Month in January 2026.
Joanna lives and works in Ravenna.
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