Artist Bio
Maciek "Magic" Peter Kozlowski, is an international artist of Polish origin now residing for over 55 years in Canada. He is renowned for his exceptional talent in evoking joy through his diverse artistic expressions. As a recipient of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious U.K. Artist of the Year in 2017, Maciek's artistic endeavors span a wide array of styles - from captivating abstracts to vibrant florals, serene landscapes, and expressive portraits.
His artistry does not confine itself to a single medium; instead, Maciek embraces a multitude of techniques including oil paint, acrylics, digital mediums, assembly, sculpture, and large-scale installations. His innovative approach and relentless pursuit of new forms of expression have led to the creation of unique collections of original pieces and limited edition prints, each inviting viewers to embark on a delightful journey of artistic discovery.
Exhibitions and Awards
- Artist of the Year in the U.K. at ArtistsInfo.co.uk, 2017
- Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, 2016
- Ottawa New Art Festival, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
- Ottawa Art Expo, 2014
- Toronto Art Expo, the largest show in Canada, 2009
- Red Trillium Studio Tour, West Carleton, 2009-2019
- Nepean Fine Arts League Show (Judge’s 1st place best of show award, and 1st place multimedia, 2016)
- West End Studio Tour (WEST), 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 8 Awards of Excellence including 4 Canadian National awards for multimedia communications applications
- Solo exhibition of Assembly pieces, Origin Trade, Ottawa
- “Surveillance” exhibition, In the Air Guild, Ottawa, 2019, 2020