Malgorzata Lazarek
Małgorzata Lazarek's journey as an artist is distinguished by her academic achievements and professional accomplishments. Graduating from the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, she specialized in Graphic Arts at the Faculty of Graphics in Katowice.
Under the tutelage of esteemed mentors, she defended her diploma with distinction in both the painting studio of Professor Jacek Rykala and the graphic studio of Professor Tomasz Jury. Recognizing her exceptional talent and dedication, the Academy bestowed upon her its coveted medal in recognition of her comprehensive creative contributions.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Malgorzata has actively engaged in various professional roles within the art community. As a devoted educator, she imparted her knowledge and passion for drawing and painting as a teacher at the Fine Arts High School.
Simultaneously, she embraced the realm of visual communication, serving as a graphic artist for Superexpress and lending her illustrative skills to esteemed publications such as Gazeta Wyborcza, Newsweek, Twoj Styl, and numerous others.
Malgorzata's artistic endeavors have garnered acclaim on both national and international stages. Her participation in numerous competitions has yielded notable accolades, including the prestigious Image of the Year prize in 2008 and an honorable mention in the ZPAP competition the following year.
Notably, her exceptional talent has been recognized with thirteen awards at the esteemed International SATYRYKON Competition, culminating in the prestigious Grand Prix honor in 2013.
With a versatile approach to artistic expression, Malgorzata's creative repertoire encompasses painting, drawing, and illustration. Her works, characterized by their depth, complexity, and emotive resonance, have found resonance among audiences both domestically and abroad. Through exhibitions and showcases, she continues to share her artistic vision with the world, enriching cultural discourse and inspiring admiration for her boundless creativity.
MAJOR EXCHIBITIONS
1987
- Diplomas - BWA Katowice
1999
- Painting - TPSB Warsaw
- Painting - Teatr Rozrywki Chorzów
2000
- Painting - Gyor Hungary
- Painting - Budapest Hungary
- Works showcase - Teatr Modrzejewskiej Legnica
2001
- Painting - Avec Gallery France
- European Cartoon Contest Belgium
2002
- Painting and drawing - Tarnów
- Painting on paper - Avec Gallery Bordeaux France
2003
- Works showcase - Nettental Lobberich Germany
- Drawings - Piwnica pod Baranami Kraków
- Neighbors - Frendersdort Germany
2004
- Painting - Lübeck Germany
2005
- Tuba Satyrica - Toruń
2006
- Master and Małgorzata - Museum of Caricature Warsaw
- Painting - Castle of Pope Clement Bordeaux France
- Painting - Vent D'est Gallery France
2011
- Painting - Cologne Germany
2013
- Beautiful Poland - Royal Castle Warsaw
2015
- Painting - Nettental Lobberich Germany
- Still Life - BWA Sieradz
- Painting - Konduktorownia Częstochowa
2018
- Painting - Ostrów Wielkopolski
- Contemporary Landscape - Municipal Gallery Częstochowa
2019
- Painting - Femina - BWA Nowy Sącz
- 8 Women - Zofia Weiss Gallery Kraków
2020
- Painting - Insomnia - Art Zone Gliwice
2022
- Painting - Art Gallery Szczecin
2023
- Painting - Museum of Magical Realism Wisła
Awards and Honorable Mentions
1987
- Grand Prix - Student Drawing Biennale
- Medal for overall achievement - Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow (Faculty of Graphics, Katowice)
1999
- Gold Medal - Satyrykon Legnica
2001
- Special Prize - Satyrykon Legnica
2002
- 2nd Place "Warsaw in Caricature" - Museum of Caricature, Warsaw
- 2nd Place "Police in Caricature" - Police Academy in Szczytno
2002
- 3rd Place "Alcohol and the Driver" - Museum of Caricature, Warsaw
2003
- 2nd Place - Satyrykon Legnica
2004
- Special Prize - Satyrykon Legnica
- Honorable Mention "Tuba Satyrica" - Artus Court, Toruń
- Honorable Mention - Satyrykon Legnica
2008
- Grand Prize "Image of the Year" - ZPAP Katowice
- 2nd Place "Illustration Competition" - Tarnów
2009
- 2nd Place - Association of Polish Caricature Artists Theater, Warsaw
2010
- Honorable Mention "Chopin" - Museum of Caricature, Warsaw
2013
- Grand Prix - Satyrykon Legnica
- Honorable Mention "Beautiful Poland" - Royal Castle, Warsaw
2015
- Grand Prix "Golden Gender" - Czech Republic
2015
- 2nd Place "Winter" - Museum of Caricature, Warsaw
2018
- Honorable Mention "Contemporary Landscape" - ZPAP Częstochowa