Beata Trefon was born in 1966 in Kedzierzyn-Kozle (Silesia), Poland. She completed the School of Art in Opole, Poland, the College of Art in Nysa, Poland, and the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, Poland. Currently residing in Plainville, CT, Beata Trefon is a member of The Art League of Plainville Connecticut, The Art League of New Britain Connecticut, and the Polish Society of Art.

After studying ceramics and glass at the Wrocław Academy of Fine Arts, Beata began creating original pieces of art using various techniques and methods of processing glass in order to create her own style of work. In regards to her style she says that, “Glass is a unique material. I just make slight suggestion and light finishes my work.”

Beata states that her work is, “a search in light and darkness. It is an exploration in influence of color and form, helping create climate, mood, and spirits.” She believes that, “the light and twilight, the peace and power of color, and the softness and nervousness of lines” help create an atmosphere for her work, saying that “light penetrates my paintings, light penetrates my glass, light is the true creator of my work creating a unique atmosphere of my pictures.”

Exhibitions:

Szkło Młodych- Wrocław
Community Cultural Center- Hartford,CT
The Church of Christ the Savior – New Britain,CT
Artcaffe- New Britain,CT
Plainville Public Library- 43rd annual fall exhibit
Plainville Public Library- 44rd annual fall exhibit
Art League of New Britain- Figurative Works
Art League of New Britain- 4th Annual Juried Spring Exhibition
Sloper-Wesoly Cultural Center New Britain,CT-Polish Society of Art Exhibit
Gallery 53- Meriden,CT
Artwell Gallery-Torrington,CT

Awards:

14th Annual Awards Ceremony-Hartford-cash prize and scholarship
43rd Annual Fall Exhibit-The Art League of Plainville- 1st place in multi-media
44rd Annual Fall Exhibit- The Art League of Plainville- 1st place and Best in Show
4th Annual Juried Spring Exhibition-Art League of New Britain- Sendford B.D.Low Award