Bozena Happach

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BOZENA HAPPACH

I trained at the College of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland, and thereafter, until 1981, studied sculpture under Elzbieta Szczodrowska, a sculptor who is best known for her monument entitled "Solidarity" in Gdansk. This extensive experience allowed me to explore a broad spectrum of figurative arts and resulted in a profound study of figurative as well as low-relief forms of expression. It also offered me a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts on large-scale sculptures.

In my three-dimensional stone sculptures, I search for a pure form which expresses only the raw and basics elements of my figures. In my bronze, metal and fiber-glass pieces, I search even further for this pure form in the movements of people and animals.

In fact, my sculptures illustrate the complexity and beauty of the human form. My intention is to represent the depth of the human endeavor and its foibles, as well as the journey of our physical and spiritual evolution.


My mission as an artist is to:

Provoke the imagination;
Help to live consciously and think freely;
Awaken to new ideas and technology;
Show that creativity is the most fantastic source of satisfaction;
Illustrate the potential of human imagination; and
Stimulate others to develop their own creativity.

My research is inspired by the dynamics of life, in other words, the impulse which drives and animates all living things.

Résumé

Born in Poland
Residence: Montreal, QC

EDUCATION

  • 1963-1981 Study of sculpture in the studio of Elzbieta Szczodrowska
  • 1963-1968 School of Plastic Arts, Gdansk, Poland
  • 1963-1968 The Gdansk Polytechnic: Faculty of Architecture (1978) and Civil Engineering (1975)

COMPETITIONS

  • 2011 Finalist Kingsbrae Garden Sculpture Competition, NB
  • 2010 Finalist Kingsbrae Garden Sculpture Competition, NB
  • 2009 Honorable Mention for Kingsbrae Garden Sculpture Competition, NB
  • Finalist for Competition for digital images “Arte/Musica”, Italy
  • Nomination Award for Beijing Olympic Park City Sculpture Design Competition
  • Finalist for The Project of Historical Path at King Hussein Park, Jordan
  • 2nd Prize at Le Centre de créativité du Gésu, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • 1st Prize: Médaille du Prix de la Justice du Québec, QC, Canada

COMMISSIONED WORK

  •  “Frère et Soeur”, fiberglass sculpture, private house, Knowlton, QC
  •  “Brother and Sister”, bronze sculpture, private commission
  • “Today & Tomorrow”, fiberglass sculpture, private house, Montreal, QC
  • Mural sculpture, Château Ramezay Museum, Montreal, QC
  • Mural sculpture, International Education Institute, Calgary, AB
  • Stone sculpture, Logimex, Romania

COLLECTIONS

  • Regional museum in Quebec, Galerie d'Outremont, QC
  • Private collections in Canada, USA, South America and Europe

SOLO/ SEMI-SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • 2009
    A temps perdu, Hudson, QC
  • 2003
    Cultural Center, Dorval, QC
  • 2000
    Polish Consulate, Montreal, QC
  • 1996
    Centre socioculturel de St-Hubert, QC
  • 1996
    Galerie d'art, Centre socioculturel de Brossard, QC
  • 1995
    "ENSEMBLE", Galerie d'art d'Outremont, Outremont, QC
  • 1994
    "DOUCE ET DURE", Gallery Octogone, Lasalle, QC
  • 1993
    "CHANGEMENT", Cultural Center, Dorval, QC
  • 1992
    "RELATIONS", Regional museum, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, QC

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • 2009-2011
    Galerie Lamoureux Ritzenhoff, Montreal, QC
  • 2010 L'Eau, Laval, QC
  • 2010 Utopia, Laval, QC
  • 2009 - L'Autre Monde, Laval, QC
  • 2009
    Duo - Noir et Blanc, Laval, QC
  • 2009
    Nature & Création, Domaine des Côtes d’Ardoise, Dunham, QC
  • 2009
    Kingsbrae Garden, St-Andrew, NB
  • 2009
    La Frisson, Maison des Arts, Laval, QC
  • 2008
    Le Caprice, Laval, QC
  • 2008
    La Sculpture dans tous les sens, Gatineau, QC
  • 2008
    ARTE MUSICA, Italy
  • 2007
    Un Jardin de pierre et de métal, Drummondville, QC
  • 2007
    Jazz, Vancouver, BC
  • 2007
    Pierre & Feu, Dorval, QC
  • 2006, 2005
    Monumental Sculptures Exhibition, St-Sauveur, QC
  • 2006
    Beijing Olympic Park City Sculpture, China
  • 2006
    Surviving, Thriving & Growing, Vancouver, BC
  • 2006
    Polish Consulate in New York, USA
  • 2006
    Rythme et Mouvement, Lachine, QC
  • 2005
    Castel, Ksiaz, Poland
  • 2005
    Château Ramezay Museum, Montreal, QC
  • 2005
    Centre d’Art, Ste-Rose, QC
  • 2004, 2005
    Village des Arts, Laval, QC
  • 2003
    Design 360, Savannah, Georgia, USA
  • 1998
    Le Centre de créativité du Gésu, Montreal, QC
  • 1997
    Festival d'Art, Orford, QC
  • 1997
    "CORPUS MOMENTUM", Salon CSQ, QC
  • 1992
    Polish Consulate, Montreal, QC
  • 1990, 1991
    Salon d'Épargne Placement, Montreal, QC

MEDIAS

  • 2010 Canadascope Magazine, (May)
  • 2009 Courrier Laval, Laval, QC (December 2)
  • 2009 Press: “Le Droit”, Gatineau, QC (July 25)
  • 2009 Courrier Laval, Laval, QC (January)
  • 2008 OttawaCitizen.com, Art & the City (July)
  • 2008
    Electronic press: Radio-Canada CBC - téléjournal d'Ottawa - Gatineau de Michel Picard (July)
  • 2006
    Polish Radio, interview, Montreal, QC (September)
  • 2006
    Publications: Cézanne’s Carrot, A Literary Journal, Winter Solstice The Château Ramezay…Across Time through Artistic Eyes, Montreal, QCC
  • 2005
    “L’Écho loisir et culture”, St-Jérôme, QC (October)
  • 2005
    “La Vallée”, St-Sauveur, QC (October)
  • 2003
    "Gazeta", Montreal, QC (March)
  • 1998
    "Le Devoir", Montreal, QC (February)
  • 1996
    "Loisard", (January)
  • 1996
    "Actualité de Rive Sud", presentation of exhibition in St-Hubert, QC (December)
  • 1995
    "Actualité Outremont", presentation of exhibition, Outremont Gallery, Montreal (April)
  • 1995
    Outremont City, local press (March)
  • 1994
    City of Lasalle, local press (October)
  • 1994
    "Gazeta Montrealska" (October)
  • 1993
    Dorval, local press (February)
  • 1992
    Ville Vaudreuil - local press (January)
  • 1991
    "Nowy Dziennik" N.Y., U.S.A. (May)
  • 1991
    "La Presse" Montreal, QC (May)
  • 1991
    "Zwiazkowiec" Toronto, ON (June)
  • 1991
    "Le Nouvel à loi" (June)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1982-2002
    Studies for big dimension sculptures
    Extensive sculptural works in gesso duro, metal and stone
    Practice in architecture in Montreal and Westmount, QC
  • 1973-1981
    Series of sculptures in clay, gypsum and metal
    Conservation of historical buildings and sculptures in Poland

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • RAAV Member (Regroupement des Artistes en Arts Visuels du Québec),
  • Atelier 213, CSQ, Montreal, QC
  • Conseil de la Sculpture du Québec – C.S.Q. - Quebec

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