I don’t know if they characterize me as a person, but I love cheesecake, ice cream, chocolate bars, cookies, cakes, and everything sweet basically! If I could have sweets for every meal, I would.

With the works in Hyperlocal, I wasn’t trying to merely convey a shape or form that I’ve observed locally, but I wanted to work with local materials as a way of exploring my new context – meeting people, sourcing materials, discovering local manufacturing processes, etc. I was also interested in exploring ways of being less wasteful as an artist. Using wood that originated near me seemed like a good start. I try to have intention in every decision I make, and then leaving it to gut instinct when it comes to things such as composition. With materials, I always try to keep in mind what is being signified with a certain choice.

After living in Berlin for seven years, I felt like I needed a change in my life. I had always lived in a city and was curious about living in the countryside. This was a personal desire but I think it was also about a need for new artistic inspiration and mental space to create. I also wanted to take on a long-term project – such as renovating a house – in order to have a place to always call home.

After moving to Berlin, the exploration of the physical and social landscape of Poland has been my biggest interest. I was born in Poland but grew up in Canada, so I wanted to learn more about this place that shaped my identity but never fully experienced.

The colours I use are based on observation and memory. I reference specific arrangements in some works, and in others, create compositions using the palettes I have observed.

I prefer to express myself as a visual artist, so that can take on many forms. I generally merge sculpture and painting in my work and see them as existing on a continuum.

I don't think it influenced my observation specifically, but he gave me a ‘can do’ attitude. If I have an idea, I always try to figure out a way to make it happen. It's more important to try something and not have it perfect than not trying at all because you're scared of failing.

Observing the physical world around me is my biggest inspiration. I also find a lot of inspiration in reading about history and viewing archival imagery and videos on the Internet.

I can’t pick a favourite because that’s like picking a favourite child. But I love making the Facade works because it feels like an open universe I’ve created that can keep expanding.

I’m currently working on future gallery exhibitions and public sculpture projects, so hopefully, I can share those with you soon.