Małgorzata Szpila “Blossom - Jewelry in Bobbin Lace”
31 July - 30 August 2026
Art Gallery SOKÓŁ FOYER
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31 July 2026, hour 18:00
Małgorzata Szpila’s exhibition is a remarkable fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern design, in which the artist transforms intricate bobbin lace into light, organic jewelry pieces inspired by the natural world.
“Blossom” is an exhibition of artistic jewelry created using the traditional bobbin lace technique. Each piece is inspired by the world of flowers and nature, where the delicate structure of the threads blends with the brilliance of colorful gemstones.
This is a fusion of craftsmanship and art, in which time-consuming, hand-crafted work creates light, organic forms reminiscent of blooming structures.
The exhibition shows how traditional lace can become a contemporary artistic medium, translating the emotions, light, and subtlety of nature into the form of jewelry.
Małgorzata Szpila is a jewelry designer for whom bobbin lace represents both a legacy and a language of contemporary artistic expression. She has been working with this traditional technique since childhood, viewing it not only as a craft but as a way of thinking and building relationships between material, structure, and emotion.
Her work lies at the intersection of tradition and modernity. Classic lace patterns are transformed into original jewelry designs and art objects characterized by lightness, space, and a sculptural approach to the material. The artist combines silk threads, metallized yarns, and jewelry wire to create compositions that clearly reflect a contemporary interpretation of traditional craftsmanship.
She graduated from the Art High School in Nowy Sącz and went on to earn a master’s degree in cultural studies. Her thesis focused on lace-making in Poland and around the world. She is a multiple award winner in bobbin lace competitions.
She has presented her work at international festivals and exhibitions, including in Spain, Italy, China, Russia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and many other countries. In 2023, she held a solo exhibition at a gallery in Arenys de Mar, Spain, which was a special honor, as the city is home to one of Europe’s most important bobbin lace museums.
She currently creates jewelry in her studio in Wales and also carries out community projects that promote Bobowa and its craft traditions.
Her current success is the result of 25 years of lace-making, but - as she herself emphasizes - lace is a never-ending story; every thread opens up new possibilities, and the only limit is how far we allow it to unfold.
The exhibition is located in the Helena Mickiewiczówna Lounge (first floor of the SOKÓŁ FOYER Art Gallery).
This is a fusion of craftsmanship and art, in which time-consuming, hand-crafted work creates light, organic forms reminiscent of blooming structures.
The exhibition shows how traditional lace can become a contemporary artistic medium, translating the emotions, light, and subtlety of nature into the form of jewelry.
Małgorzata Szpila is a jewelry designer for whom bobbin lace represents both a legacy and a language of contemporary artistic expression. She has been working with this traditional technique since childhood, viewing it not only as a craft but as a way of thinking and building relationships between material, structure, and emotion.
Her work lies at the intersection of tradition and modernity. Classic lace patterns are transformed into original jewelry designs and art objects characterized by lightness, space, and a sculptural approach to the material. The artist combines silk threads, metallized yarns, and jewelry wire to create compositions that clearly reflect a contemporary interpretation of traditional craftsmanship.
She graduated from the Art High School in Nowy Sącz and went on to earn a master’s degree in cultural studies. Her thesis focused on lace-making in Poland and around the world. She is a multiple award winner in bobbin lace competitions.
She has presented her work at international festivals and exhibitions, including in Spain, Italy, China, Russia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and many other countries. In 2023, she held a solo exhibition at a gallery in Arenys de Mar, Spain, which was a special honor, as the city is home to one of Europe’s most important bobbin lace museums.
She currently creates jewelry in her studio in Wales and also carries out community projects that promote Bobowa and its craft traditions.
Her current success is the result of 25 years of lace-making, but - as she herself emphasizes - lace is a never-ending story; every thread opens up new possibilities, and the only limit is how far we allow it to unfold.
The exhibition is located in the Helena Mickiewiczówna Lounge (first floor of the SOKÓŁ FOYER Art Gallery).
The exhibition accompanies the World Lace Festival in Bobowa
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