Polish hand-carved blue wooden sitting angel

Michał Koc is a folk sculptor from Hajnówka. He was interested in wood from a young age and would go to the forest and collect roots, from which he would create candlesticks. However he became a locksmith and welder and worked at this for over 30 years. Over time, this work began to impact his health, and his doctor urged him to give up this strenuous work. So he began to prepare for a career change carving wood and, using his locksmithing skills, made the tools needed for carving. He was then able to devote himself fully to carving after retiring.  

For many years, he participated in the Hajnówka Region Amateur Art Festivals and has received numerous diplomas and awards. These exhibitions provided the first opportunity to secure commissions and sell his sculptures; many of his pieces have been sold abroad to all opver Europe.

Many of his sculptures convey rich and diverse messages and tell stories related to life on the Polish-Belarusian border and the life of the Belarusian minority.  Belarusian festivals and weddings inspire his sculptures and also allude to local religious life, in which Catholic and Orthodox elements coexist. 

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Material: Hand-painted Linden wood  Size: 28cm high. Care: wipe with damp cloth, do not immerse in water.