About me
My beginning
My name is Przemek Krawczyński. I was born in 1983 and I live in Warsaw, Poland.
In 2009, thanks to my mother, I came across a gourd fruit for the first time. I made a lamp just for myself — and immediately knew I wanted to make another one.
That was the beginning of what became my greatest passion.
Exploring this craft — and discovering how light can transform an ordinary interior into something warm and enchanted — quickly became a central part of my life.
In one of the photos, you can see my beloved mother, Anna — the person who unknowingly set everything in motion when she handed me a gourd for the first time.
The turning point
At the time, I was studying building engineering and working in an architecture studio. But in 2010, I made a life-changing decision: I left both my studies and my job to fully dedicate myself to this work.
Shortly after, I traveled to Senegal to find and bring back African calabashes — which soon became the raw material for my lamps.
Leaving behind stability was a difficult step, but it marked the beginning of something deeply fulfilling. I’ve never looked back.
Why I create
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.” – Emile Zola
I’m self-taught. My work is driven by the need for constant progress — to push boundaries, refine technique, and bring new ideas to life.
I believe that I’ve been given a certain talent and a path to express it — and I’m grateful for that.
Creating Calabarte lamps has become both a process of artistic growth and personal evolution. Each piece is an opportunity to go further — creatively, technically, and mentally.
What inspires me
“An idea is a point of departure and no more. As soon as you elaborate it, it becomes transformed by thought.” – Pablo Picasso
I’m inspired by fractals, geometry, and all forms of harmonious structure — from nature to mathematics.
In my work, I always search for cohesion, precision, and rhythm. I enjoy complex, varied patterns — where nothing is random, and every line has purpose.
Beyond the workshop
Outside of my creative work, I find balance and energy in movement, family, and shared passions.
In December 2024, I became a father — a new chapter that brings both challenges and deep joy. Balancing artistic work with family life isn’t always easy, but it gives me a strong sense of purpose and helps me stay grounded.
I share my life with my wife Klaudyna and our little son. Together, we find joy in simple things — especially dance and traditional Polish music, which have become a shared passion. I also stay active through running, cycling, and swimming — ways to recharge and stay connected.