„Modus Operandi" – Pati Dubiel

I believe that the next stages of forming my “modus operandi” are awaiting around the corner. I am always prepared for it. But what has already been created and what is available to be seen at the “Modus Operandi” exhibition in Wrocław is the essence of myself, my temperament and character... of my artistic way of expression.
Pati Dubiel

Modus operandi is a characteristic way of acting, a particular behaviour. These are features that are significant and include the author’s specific “imprint” on his/her piece of art, artistic fingerprints.

Over twenty years of testing glass matter, hundreds of completed projects, successes and failures in the development of the creator’s techniques and unique style, the Artist has reached the point where her Modus Operandi is defined. This road was long and bumpy. She modified her thinking about glass, gained knowledge about new possibilities of shaping it, travelled, met new people and made many choices. Finally, she found her peculiar style, which eventually became her exceptional identifying feature.

Eroticism, ambiguity, colour, intricate detail, unbridled fantasy and an unconventional approach to glass – these are the elements of Pati Dubiel’s art pieces.
At the small exhibition in the Versus Gallery, objects designed by Pati Dubiel in the last 10 years, and also her drawings and assemblages will be presented.

Martyna Wiszowata

PATI DUBIEL
Graduated from the Ceramics and Glass Faculty of the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław (currently: E. Geppert Academy of Art and Design), 2003.
She has received several scholarships in Poland: the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage scholarship, 2002; a scholarship of the Kiwanis Wratislavia Foundation, 2003; the “Young Poland” scholarship of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, 2010.
She has received several awards for her art in Poland, including: the 1st Prize in the Polygram Polska competition, 1997; 1st Prize in the Pizza Hut painting competition, 2001; the 1st Prize at the “Young Glass” competition, 2003; the 1st Prize at the competition of the Association of Polish Artists and Designers (ZPAP) in Wrocław, 2013.
She has participated in 7 individual exhibitions in Poland, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, and in about 40 group exhibitions in Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA.
Her works are included in privat and public collections: the Karkonosze Museum in Jelenia Góra, Poland; the Glass Heritage Centre, Krosno; the Ernsting Foundation, Alter Hof Herding, Coesfeld,Germany; ECCO, Denmark.
Since 2013 she has been running the Versus Gallery in Wrocław. Since 2019 she has been a board member at the Association of Polish Artists and Designers in Wrocław.