Born in communist Warsaw, I grew up surrounded by the Polish avant-garde theatre and visual arts. It gave me a great art & science education, hunger for beauty and learning, strong work ethic, inventiveness and rapid problem-solving skills.

 

Moving solo to USA I graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and built a family and a career in themed entertainment at Disney Imagineering in LA. In 2000 I went independent to start giving back to my community and the world at large by creating and sharing beauty in all directions.

 

B R I E F   B I O

In my 30+yrs experience of conceptualizing, visualizing, developing and art directing complex location-based projects with multi-disciplinary teams I designed and built major theme parks, attractions and exhibits from initial ideas thru ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Simultaneously I also developed a large body of personal art works held in private collections and shown in multiple exhibits.

 

My design studio, deZign sKape LLC, works directly with various community groups, non-profit and government organizations, and private and corporate clients. Often I also join other teams on their projects.

 

My family and I travel often around the world in search of new skills and experiences. Our California meadow garden home/studio in LA is a creative maker’s nest magnet for our peers. 

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Here is what I do:

 

I D E A T I O N:

• Concept development (Brainstorming / Research / Sketching)

• Illustration (Photoshop / Illustrator)

• 3D modeling (Sketchup / Paper models)

• Themed lighting design 

• Smart storytelling thru fusion of art, science, technology, culture, nature combined in unexpected ways​

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C R E A T I O N:

• Painting (Oil / Pastel / Watercolor / Acrylic)

• Sculpture (Clay / Metal / Textile)

• Digital Modeling and Printing

• Art Couture (Costume Design & Construction / Cobblery)

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C O L L A B O R A T I O N:​

• Creative & Art Direction

• Troubleshooting production challenges to balance creative vision with technical and practical integrity

• Open & effective dialog based on my deep familiarity with various professional disciplines required at all stages of project development 

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