Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw. (1950-1954)
Perhaps first known in the 1960’s for her "Abakans" (derived from her surname), they are large, hung, woolen sculptures made from materials woven by herself in her own technique.
In the 1970’s she developed her trademark burlap and resin sculptures. Haunting figures with rope veins and intestines cased in a leathery, semi-transparent, coarse cloth of skin, eternally frozen in time.
She is a very famous artist. There are many books on her work in English. Her work has a large web presence; Google searching her name is recommended if you aren’t already familiar.
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