Nel Maria Kwiatkowska

Nel Maria Kwiatkowska was born in Poland.  Her art education consists of studies at the Warsaw University, Dept. of Architecture and a training she received under the established polish architect, Tomasz Plucenski.  She has resided in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 1989.  Currently, besides her artistic pursuits, Nel works as a computer systems designer for a major consulting company.

Nel Kwiatkowska works in diverse media and techniques from paintings in oil, inks and watercolors to pencil and pastel drawings to freestanding and relief sculpture.  The favorite themes of her work are architecture, people and landscapes.  Ensuing artworks are usually created in short series.  “Diversity of subjects and techniques, non repetitiveness and purity of style – these words describe my artistic approach," she says.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I said to my friend a long time ago: “No matter what the future brings, I will always have my art."  Ever since my childhood, I was able to help to fulfill my dreams by drawing them.  That is how it all has started.  Many years have gone by since then.  I crossed many bridges and passed several milestones, but I still rediscover that youthful feeling whenever I stand in front of an empty canvas or a bland sheet of paper.  I hope this never-ending desire will let me share my little joys with many of you for years to come.

The artwork of Nel Maria Kwiatkowska is represented by Rowles & Company Ltd., Alberta's Corporate Gift & Art Gallery, in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.