Biography

Bringing Art out of galleries into the streets, homes, houses and coffee shops.
Into the places where life goes on.
Making each morning wake-up the start of a new wonderful journey.
Working, to make every thought and action soaked with the sparkle of creation.
Enjoying yourself, shine with light. Being sad, yet able to smile through the tears.
Let sadness be the source of wisdom and strength.

(Creative Credo by Danuta Antas-Wozniewska)

Danuta Antas is a Poland-based artist whose creative talents extend beyond traditional boundaries. As a versatile professional, she leverages her expertise in art, photography, graphic design and art education to captivate audiences globally. Moreover, her contributions as a published author add a compelling dimension to her artistic persona, showcasing a deep understanding of art that extends beyond the visual realm.

Danuta’s creative gift evident from a young age, recognized by her father led her to embark  on Fine Art education at the tender age of 15. This early start not only honed her technical skills but also allowed her to cultivate a deep understanding of artistic expression and creativity. She continued education and finally earned a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Toruń, specializing in printing techniques and Art education.

With almost 50 years immersed in the world of creativity, Danuta has honed her skills, cultivated her vision and delved into the depths of artistic expression. Her journey extends beyond mere mastery; it encompasses the relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation, driving her ever forward. In tandem with her artistic career, she has devoted 20 years to nurturing the creative spirits of others through art education.

Her works - paintings, intaglio prints, fine art photography and masters replicas - can be found in private collections worldwide.

Danuta currently lives in Bydgoszcz, Poland with her partner and a sweet and loving pets - german shepherd as well as three lovely cats.

EDUCATION

  • 2003-2005 – Master of Arts in British Cultural Studies & English Philology from Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland

  • 2000-2003 – Bachelor of Arts in English Philology and EFL Teaching from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland

  • 1983-1989 – Master of Arts in Printmaking & Art Education from Nicolaus Copernicus University, Fine Arts Faculty, Torun, Poland

  • 1976-1981 – High School of Fine Arts, Bydgoszcz, Poland

EXHIBITIONS

  • 2024 - Outlooks Double solo exhibition with Andrew Baczkowski, Café Pers, Toruń, Poland

  • 2024 - The Magic of Colours - Double solo exhibition of landscape paintings, Bydgoszcz University Library, Poland

  • 2019 – Hand Notes – Abstract Paintings – Solo exhibition, Bydgoszcz University Library, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 2015 – The Energy of the Trees – Solo exhibition, Youth Culture Centre, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 2015 – Vippassana – Nature’s Rhythms – Solo exhibition,  Bydgoszcz University Library, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 2015 – Vippassana – Nature’s Rhythms – Solo exhibition,  Museum of Photography, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 2014 – The Energy of the Trees – Solo Exhibition, Bydgoszcz University Library, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 2013 – Towards Light – Mystic Landscapes – Solo Exhibition, Museum of Photography, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 2011 – The Energy of the Trees – Solo Exhibition, Parque Biológico de Gaia, Portugal

  • 2011 – Portrait 10th Juried National Exhibition, Kolo, Poland

  • 2010 – Hallo the exhibition of self-portraits by local community artists, BWA City Gallery, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 1989 – Diploma ’89 – Group Exhibition of Fine Art Faculty Graduates, BWA City Gallery Torun, Poland

  • 1989 – CUPRUM 4th Nicolaus Pruzi Biennial of Graphic Arts in Intaglio Techniques – Group Exhibition of Finalists, Lubin, Poland

  • 1989 – The 15th International Independent Exhibition of Prints / Kanagawa, Japan

  • 1988 – Arsenał ’88 Juried National Exhibition of Young Polish Artists, Warsaw, Poland

AWARDS AND HONOURS

  • 2015 – Two Honorable Mention Awards for Abundance and Water Concerto in Non-pro Fine Art Abstract category, International Photography Awards (IPA), USA

  • 2012 – Two Honorable Mention Awards for Path series in Non-pro Fine Art Landscape category and Seasons series in Nature Trees category, International Photography Awards (IPA), USA

  • 2011 – Two Honorable Mention Awards for Awakening and El Paradiso Mio in Non-pro Fine Art Landscape category, International Photography Awards (IPA), USA

  • 2011 – Finalist – featured work Study At Morning Coffe, PORTRAIT 10th National Exhibition, Kolo, Poland

  • 2011 – The PX3 Official Selection award in non-Professional Fine Art Landscape category, Prix De La Photography Paris (PX3)

  • 2010 – Featured in Polska Niezwykła 2011 Calendar publication for Mystery photography

  • 2010 – Featured in Polska Niezwykła Album publication for Mystery photography

  • 2009 – Featured The Photo Of The Month for Monique, ISO400.pl – B&W Photography Online Gallery

  • 2007 – Distinction Award in 4th Edition of Juried National Poetry Competition POETRY OUR DAILY BREAD, Warsaw, Poland

  • 1989 – Sponsor’s Prize, CUPRUM 4th Nicolaus Pruzi Biennial of Graphic Arts in Intaglio Techniques, Lubin, Poland

  • 1989 – Finalist, The 15th International Independent Exhibition of Prints, Kanagawa, Japan

  • 1988 – Finalist, ARSENAŁ ’88 Juried National Exhibition of Young Polish Artists, Warsaw, Poland

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  • 2015 – Scholarship of Bydgoszcz City Council for Who are you, Alice? - book publishing project, City Council, Bydgoszcz, Poland

  • 2005 – The EU (Comenius Programme) Grant for a 2-week course on British Culture for teachers of English in London, the UK

  • 2002 – The EU (Comenius Programme) Grant for a 2-week course for teachers of English in Saffron Walden, the UK

PUBLICATIONS

  • 2013/February – Polish Newspaper Gazeta Pomorska published an article about my solo exhibition at The Museum of Photography in Bydgoszcz

  • 2013 – Bydgoszcz City Culture Guide (BIK) published an article about my solo exhibition at The Museum of Photography in Bydgoszcz

  • 2012/September – Polish Newspaper Gazeta Pomorska published an article about my IPA 2012 Honorable Mention Awards

  • 2012 – My biography has been published in Who Is Who of European Women 2012 / Hübners’ Publishers.

  • 2012 – An Interview with me has been published at MavorArts, a blog of the US artist, illustrator and editor.

  • 2012 – My biography has been published in Who is Who in Poland 2011, Hübners’ Publishers

  • 2011 – PUBLICO Portuguese newspaper publish the review of my solo exhibition The Energy of Trees.

  • 2011 – My work Mystery has been featured in Cities and Towns of Poland publication and in the 2011 Calendar

BOOKS PUBLISHED

  • 2015 - Who are you, Alice? book on women identity and self-transformation. Published due to scholarship granted from Bydgoszcz City Council

WORKS IN COLLECTIONS

  • Parque Biológico de Gaia, Portugal

  • Private collections worldwide

ART AND CULTURE PROMOTION

Despite the focus on her own artwork, Danuta is also active promoting creative talents of other artists. Between 2010-2012 she established and run online international nature lovers’ art gallery, featuring artists and photographers from the USA, Sweden, Poland and other countries. At the same time she founded and run polish online magazine CREA When Women Create, which was a place of meeting of various creative female talents - painters, designers, photographers, writers, travel bloggers and many others.

In 2002 Danuta made presentation on How to make the Best Use of Art, devoted to innovative teaching of English through Arts. It took place at The 3rd Practitioners’ Forum for EFL teachers under the auspices of the British Council.

Danuta has also curated an exhibiton of photography by the US photographer Walter Plotnic. The show took place in The Museum of Photography in Bydgoszcz, Poland.