Norman Ziolkowski

Various characteristics define my work. Symmetry, precision, repeated motifs, contrast between vertical and horizontal, are a few of the design elements that I frequently apply. In the end, I strive to generate in the beholder appreciation, not only for my work and the inherent beauty of wood, but also for the overall expressive creativity unique to our human species.

CONTACT

Fort Wayne, IN
Cell: 2604150251
normanziolkowski@gmail.com
https://www.normanziolkowski.com

MEDIA

• Sculpture
• Wood

GALLERIES

• Artlink

BIOGRAPHY

Norman Ziolkowski grew up in Toledo, Ohio. His first aspiration in the arts came in 1967, when music and the piano ignited his passion. Over the next fourteen years, he pursued a career as a musician, and, studying part time, he completed a bachelor of music degree in jazz performance. Four years later, however, rheumatoid arthritis in his wrists ended his ambition as a pianist. In the years following, he continued to support himself by his fall-back trade (industrial wood pattern making) until a diminishing job market and worsening arthritis caused him to seek a non-manual means of employment. For the latter part of his career, he worked as a product and tooling designer (Unigraphics/NX software). Recently, further arthritic damage compelled him to seek help, and subsequent surgery on both wrists restored his ability to work with his hands. Visual art first caught his attention in college, and afterward it continued to interest him greatly. Often, while shaping and assembling wood patterns, he envisioned one day using his skills to make sculpture. Reconstructive surgery has enabled him to pursue his new passion. Although he has no formal training in visual art, he considers his education highly relevant. His artistic sensitivity acquired through years of studying music, and his professionally proven woodworking skills, have both equipped him for creating sculpture. He now lives and makes art in Fort Wayne, Indiana.