Paulina Lucyna is a ceramic artist living in Chicago with a BA from Elmhurst University. Paulina Lucyna is born and raised in Chicago, however she spent her childhood summers in Europe with her grandmother which largely activated her curiosity in art and old-world grandeur. Paulina’s work investigates hints of floral. Paulina received a Bachelor's Degree from Elmhurst University. Paulina’s love affair with clay began as a young girl; She has been working in clay for over 30 years. She is currently a Resident Artist at The Digs Chicago. Artist Statement: “My work is inspired by fond memories of my childhood summers with my grandmother in Europe, where my initial love of art began. My work focuses on the intersection of old-world grandeur and the innocence of nature. I draw inspiration from the way that the light bounces and plays with hints of gold seen on ornate facades in Europe. In this respect, I aim to provide a quick moment of something nostalgic in the modern world to create warmth and brightness. My pieces are purposefully abstract forms meant to provoke the observer’s imagination and creativity, and at times invoking humor from earth’s creatures. I also seek to elevate the perception of ceramics as a fine art. Creating modern objects that hint to our connection with nature and time."