wycinanki
by
sam wróbel
Sam Wróbel is a Louisiana-based artist specializing in the Polish papercutting folk art of wycinanki. Born and raised near Chicago, Illinois, Sam learned to make wycinanki as a child from folk artist Doris Sikorsky. Sam has Polish ancestry, and always enjoyed the vibrant colors, intricate designs, and connection to his culture that wycinanki offered.
Based in Lafayette, LA, Sam started Sparrow Papercraft in 2018 to share his wycinanki folk art with the world. His work is influenced by traditional Polish motifs, identity, and the colorful culture of south Louisiana.
