Józef Hulka (born February 28, 1926 in Łękawica) – sculptor, creator of nativity scenes and ritual masks. His works can be found in many ethnographic and regional museums in Poland and abroad.
A carpenter by profession. He started sculpting at an early age. In the post-war period, he participated in folk art competitions, winning the highest prizes. His work is dominated by sacral themes. These are primarily figures of Jesus Christ, the Mother of God and saints. There are also biblical scenes and figures of angels. He makes his sculptures in alder, linden and birch wood.
He first made a name for himself during a 1950 folk art competition in the Municipal Museum in Żywiec. That was the beginning of his participation in numerous competitions and exhibitions. When he was younger, he also used to appear in various folk fairs and events. He is a member of the Folk Artists Association, winner of numerous folk art competitions and holder of many prestigious awards, including the Oskar Kolberg Award, which he received jointly with his wife in 1992. In 2014 he received the Marshal of the Province of Silesia Award for disseminating culture.