The “Format” Gallery of the Municipal Public Library in Bolesławiec is exhibiting the works of an artist and educator in one person, Ms. Stanisława Wojda-Pytlińska. She is the creator of an unusual, original, subtle, unique, modest and exceptionally mature artistic form in the way her own works communicate. This is a genuine discovery and a phenomenon worthy of being recorded in the local chronicles of cultural life, and there is not the slightest exaggeration or affected modesty in this statement.In the modestly published exhibition brochure, we find little information about the artist. However, even the long series of exhibitions in which she has participated since 1971 is impressive: the post-plein-air exhibition “Srebrna Góra” in Wrocław; the 1st Exhibition of Bolesławiec Artists a year later; the post-plein-air exhibition in Płock in 1977; a similar “Chełmno” exhibition in Toruń (1978); the “Bałtów” exhibition (Kielce, 1979); a post-plein-air exhibition of sculpture and ceramic forms in Kielce (1980); an individual exhibition at BWA Kołobrzeg (1981); an individual exhibition at the Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes (Szczecin, 1982); the post-plein-air Batik exhibition in Łucznica (1983); the group exhibition “My-94” at the Bolesławiec Museum of Ceramics; Autumn Meetings with Colour – II Secondary School in Bolesławiec (in 1993, 1994 and 1995); and finally, the group exhibition Europa Haus – Marienberg (Germany) in 1995. The interpenetration of forms, subtle lines and rich colouring are only some of the distinguishing features of the work of an artist enamoured of beauty. Her works affect the subconscious, evoke a wealth of emotional and intellectual associations, and convey feelings, experiences and associations through many intertwined themes. This is sophisticated art, encouraging reflection and admiration, bearing cathartic and compensatory qualities, cheerful, poetic and romantic, mature and captivating, universal and beautiful in every structural atom of its being.It is hardly surprising that at one session of the Municipal Council, a councillor proposed honouring the artist with the Bolesławiec City Award for her entire creative activity. We quote the justification in full, hoping that the City of Bolesławiec will implement it:Stanisława Wojda-PytlińskaFor outstanding, above-average achievements in the artistic development of children and young people at the Stanisław Wyspiański Youth Culture Centre in Bolesławiec; for creating a favourable atmosphere for the development of the talents and abilities of the youngest inhabitants of the town on the Bóbr; for pedagogical talent and artistic professionalism; and for promoting the city nationally and beyond Europe. This is the only example in 1995 of residents of our city winning distinctions on a global scale, as evidenced by the silver medal in the international “Shankar’s” competition in Delhi, India, as well as awards granted, among others, in Bolivia, Mexico and Argentina (not counting Brussels and the Federal Republic of Germany), where the artistic achievements of Bolesławiec students participating in MDK classes were presented at international exhibitions. The former President of the Republic of Poland, Lech Wałęsa, also awarded prizes and a diploma for outstanding achievement in an environmental competition to the teacher’s laureate pupils. The National Children’s Art Gallery in Toruń holds many distinguished and award-winning works by the artistically gifted young people of Bolesławiec in its collection, which rightly demonstrates the scale of Ms. Stanisława Wojda-Pytlińska’s talent and creative achievements. The verdicts of jurors—national and international—have a non-regional, objective and professional dimension; they clearly attest to her educational, pedagogical and artistic successes and provide evidence of her undeniable achievements. Despite modest facilities (a cramped studio and deficiencies in technical and material resources), the teacher managed to gather around herself a group of young people gifted in painting—mainly children and primary-school pupils—as well as their parents; create an environment for the development of spontaneous creativity; and skilfully introduce them to creative work in numerous techniques, including linocut, clay modelling, watercolour and gouache. She not only put the free time of children and young people to educational use, but also developed their creative passions and interests, enriched their emotional experiences and nurtured genuine artistic talents. This is a great success and a tremendous achievement of considerable social importance.