14. Pisanka II
Artist:
Annella Platta
Artist Statement:
My art is a reflection of my fascination with the centuries-old Polish folk art of pisanki and my deep sense of pride for my Polish heritage. I delight in the fluidity and naturally calligraphic strokes of the traditional wax-resist method of egg decorating with a pinhead stylus.
Inspired by nature, many of my designs are often vibrantly floral, symmetrical and intricate. My creative process is intuitive and somewhat spontaneous in that I enjoy the impromptu designing that isn't fully revealed until the final stages of completion. By creating work that is visually pleasing and timeless I desire to share with others one of Poland's many beautiful art forms.The egg design "Pisanka II" is in the style of my Pisanki art —the Polish tradition of decorating and dying hollowed eggs using a wax-resist method to create unique, hand painted ornaments. However, to be suitable for the outdoor environment, exterior paints have been used for durability.
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About the Artist
Annella Platta
Annella Platta is an artist and educator with a deep passion for music and the visual arts. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Annella has spent over a decade teaching Suzuki piano throughout the Midwest. Alongside her musical pursuits, she is dedicated to preserving and sharing the Polish tradition of pisanki—creating intricate, hand-painted eggs using a wax-resist technique.
Taught by her mother at a young age, Annella has continued to refine this craft, offering demonstrations and leading pisanki classes for all ages. Her work has been showcased at cultural festivals and art exhibits, including Roots – The Ties That Bind at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau, WI (2016), EGGstravaganza in Egg Harbor, WI (2019), and Art Tile America with the Tile Heritage Foundation in Healdsburg, CA (2021).
Annella’s pieces are celebrated across Wisconsin and the Twin Cities, combining tradition and artistry to create unique, meaningful works.