Karina Czernek

Karina Czernek was born in Katowice in 1973; degree from the University of Silesia, Faculty of Pedagogy and Fine Arts in Cieszyn; honours' degree in painting under Professor Jerzy Wroński in 1998. Her artistic pursuits include painting and weaving; also creates illustrations for children's books and runs art classes for children and young adults. The artist has five solo and ten group exhibitions to her name; twice qualified for the Biennale of Painting "Bielska Jesień" held in Galeria Bielska BWA (2005, 2011); winner of the Gallery Directo's Award at the 3rd Visual Art Festival, held in Bielsko-Biała in 2014. She lives in Bielsko-Biała.