Born in Poland. Since1985 Iwona resides in Canada.
Over the years Iwona was busy raising a family, worked on small design and art projects, got involved in voluntary work at her children’s schools, created decorations for concerts and plays, earned new skills along the way through personal studies. Also, she worked as an instructor at OCAD University teaching a “Concept Drawing” course (2007-2010).
Since 2019 Iwona is an active member of the Women’s Art Association of Canada.
Group Exhibitions
2019 - 2024 Dignam Gallery, Toronto, ON
2018 OCADU, Alumni Biannual Exhibition, Toronto, ON
2018 Yellow House Gallery, Precious Snow Flakes,Toronto, ON
2017 Art Hub/Art Square Gallery, Fall Show, Toronto, ON
2017 Art Hub/Art Square Gallery, Spring Show,Toronto, ON
2016 Yellow House Gallery, We Are All Snow Flakes, Toronto, ON
2016 Yellow House Gallery, Tribute Exhibition, Toronto, ON
2016 Dignam Gallery, OCADU Alumni Biannual Exhibition, Toronto, ON
2016 McKay Art Centre, MAC, Spring Show, Unionville, ON
2010 *New Gallery*, Spirit of the Thing, Toronto, ON
1993 Gallery 7, Petits Formats,Toronto, ON
1993 The Beauty Box, Mixed Media, Toronto, ON
1992 City Hall Toronto, Canadian Art by Polish Artists,Toronto, ON
1990 Roundup, Toronto, ON
1988 27th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Nathan Philip Square, Toronto, ON

Solo Shows
2023 - Scent of Home, Ruth Upjohn Gallery, Toronto, ON
2022 - Scent of Laundry, Ruth Upjohn Gallery, Toronto, ON
2018 - Polish Traditions, Our Lady Queen of Poland Church, Scarborough, ON
2018 - Canadian Landscape, Our Lady Queen of Poland Church, Scarborough, ON
1990 - Ontario College of Art, Graduation Exhibition, Toronto, ON

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

Scent of Amber represents an idea of a mother's connection to children in time and place. By using metal coated string, usually used for hanging paintings, weaved in a basic knitting technique, I created a harness which represents a mother's unbreakable bonds, repetitive routines, and cherished memories with her offspring. The wired harness is adorned with a symbolic amber, semi-precious stone, which revolves around the concept of female empowerment and resilience. I was motivated profoundly by women whom I had a privilege to know, but especially my mom’s perseverance in facing dire situations such as those experienced throughout both WWII and its immediate aftermath. Via "Scent of Amber" I hope to extend gratitude towards every woman standing tall regardless of daunting obstacles thrown onto her path.