Janusz Walentynowicz (b. Dygowo 1956)
Janusz Walentynowicz (b. Dygowo 1956)
The artist's self portrait. Signed Janusz Walentynowicz 1998. Mixed media. H. 96. W. 84 cm.
Janusz Walentynowicz (1956) is an internationally acclaimed Danish/Polish glass artist and sculptor who grew up in Skagen but has spent 40 years in the USA, where he has significantly developed his artistic career. Despite his long stay in the USA, the artist maintains a strong connection to Denmark and draws inspiration from childhood experiences and adult life in his works. He has developed a unique expression using glass, oil painting, and other materials, creating works that explore relationships between people and individual identity.
Walentynowicz was introduced to art at an early age by sculptor Niels Helledie. Helledie acted as a mentor to Walentynowicz, and his influence had a significant impact on the Danish/Polish artist's development. Although Walentynowicz initially pursued ceramics, he felt he couldn't find the right expression for what he wanted to convey through his work. It wasn't until later, at the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen, where he met Finn Lynggaard, the founder of the glass museum in Ebeltoft, and other glass artists, that he found his artistic calling in glass art. Lynggaard introduced Walentynowicz to the American glass artist Joel Philip Myers, who was the head of the glass department at Illinois State University - a meeting that led Walentynowicz to travel to Illinois and pursue life as a recognized glass artist with exhibitions in museums and galleries in both Denmark and the USA.
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Condition: Minor wear.
Category: Modern Sculptures ▸ Modern art
Additional Remarks: Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
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Janusz Walentynowicz (b. Dygowo 1956)
The artist's self portrait. Signed Janusz Walentynowicz 1998. Mixed media. H. 96. W. 84 cm.
Janusz Walentynowicz (1956) is an internationally acclaimed Danish/Polish glass artist and sculptor who grew up in Skagen but has spent 40 years in the USA, where he has significantly developed his artistic career. Despite his long stay in the USA, the artist maintains a strong connection to Denmark and draws inspiration from childhood experiences and adult life in his works. He has developed a unique expression using glass, oil painting, and other materials, creating works that explore relationships between people and individual identity.
Walentynowicz was introduced to art at an early age by sculptor Niels Helledie. Helledie acted as a mentor to Walentynowicz, and his influence had a significant impact on the Danish/Polish artist's development. Although Walentynowicz initially pursued ceramics, he felt he couldn't find the right expression for what he wanted to convey through his work. It wasn't until later, at the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen, where he met Finn Lynggaard, the founder of the glass museum in Ebeltoft, and other glass artists, that he found his artistic calling in glass art. Lynggaard introduced Walentynowicz to the American glass artist Joel Philip Myers, who was the head of the glass department at Illinois State University - a meeting that led Walentynowicz to travel to Illinois and pursue life as a recognized glass artist with exhibitions in museums and galleries in both Denmark and the USA.
This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Artist’s Royalty
In accordance with Danish copyright law, an additional royalty fee is to be paid for the purchase of works by contemporary Danish artist and some international artists who are either still alive, or who died within the last 70 years. × Read more
Condition: Minor wear.
Category: Modern Sculptures ▸ Modern art
Additional Remarks: Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.
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