Maciej Szymon Cieśla
{{short description|Polish artist and designer}}
{{for|the painter|Maciej Cieśla}}
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| education = Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts, Kraków, Poland
| known_for = digital art
| notable_works = World Youth Day 2016 Kraków decoration design
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Maciej Szymon Cieśla (29 June 1989 – 2 July 2016) was a Polish artist, graphics designer and visual communication designer. He was responsible for visual design of World Youth Day 2016.
== Biography ==
Cieśla was born in Katowice in 1989.{{r|Wiara}} He graduated from Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts,{{r|RMF|MSC}} specifically Faculty of Art Conservation and Faculty of Industrial Design{{r|ARS_QUAERENDI}}. In September 2014 he began working in World Youth Day 2016 organisation committee{{r|RMF}}, and from December 2014 he started as full-time volunteer in the graphics design department.{{r|SDM}} He designed all chasubles and computer animations for World Youth Day 2016.{{r|Gosc}} He was also responsible for drafting the Cracow decoration project.{{r|Gosc}} In November 2015 he was diagnosed with bone cancer.{{r|SDM}} Despite chemotherapy, he continued working until his death on 2 July 2016.{{r|SDM}} [http://aleteia.org/2016/07/29/the-wyd2016-volunteer-who-found-his-faith-again-but-never-made-it-to-the-festivities/ The #WYD2016 volunteer who found his faith again but never made it to the festivities] He was buried on the cemetery at Józefowska street in Katowice.{{r|SDM}} On 27 July 2016 Pope Francis mentioned Maciej Cieśla and his contribution while preaching from the papal window.{{r|RMF|Bialy_Kruk}} On 31 July 2016, during the meeting with World Youth Day volunteers which marked the end of Francis’ visit in Poland, Maciej Cieśla's letter to the Pope and pilgrims was read.{{r|Niedziela}}
Awards and distinctions
- 2012 Nagroda Województwa Małopolskiego „ARS QUAERENDI” (Małopolskie Voivodship Award „ARS QUAERENDI”){{r|ARS_QUAERENDI}}
- 2012 Nagroda Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego za wybitne osiągnięcia dla studentów uczelni artystycznych (Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Award for outstanding achievements for students of art schools){{r|MKiDN}}
File:Brzegi- Udział premier Beaty Szydło w Mszy Świętej - 28639073886.jpg wearing chasuble designed by Maciej Szymon Cieśla]]
Citations
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External links
- {{cite web |url= https://vimeo.com/159727252 |title= Testimony of Maciej Cieśla (in Polish subtitles in English) |author= |access-date= 2016-09-07}}
- {{cite web |url= http://www.parafia.katowice.pl/Galerie/Pokaz/134 |title= Photo galery from Maciek Cieśla funeral ceremony |author= |publisher= Rzymskokatolicka Parafia Najświętszego Ciała i Krwi Chrystusa w Katowicach - Piotrowicach|access-date= 2016-09-07}}
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Category:Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts alumni
Category:Polish digital artists
Category:21st-century Polish male artists