Justyna Palka Design

Today is your birthday, Justysia. A sad day, as every year. We love you and remember you forever. Your statue in the cemetery has been returned to its rightful place after being stolen. This makes us happy.
„The statue is beautiful and perfectly reflects your soul. One could not imagine a better monument, wrote Carola Kupfer. The artist Jolanta Izabela Pawlak portrays our beautiful Justyna in the form of a statue that makes her timeless and immortal at the same time.“

Good morning to all of Justysia's friends. As you know, on the night of January 1st to 2nd, 2025, my daughter's sculpture was stolen from the cemetery. Thanks to the installed GPS, we quickly tracked down the thief. Unfortunately, the thief (graveyard hyena) managed to cut off 50 kg of bronze. The investigation took a long time. The artist is currently working on reconstructing the sculpture. The court case against the thief and his companions will begin soon. I will keep you updated. In the meantime, warm regards, Justyna's mother.

We’re proud to continue supporting the next generation of creatives through the Justyna Palka Memorial Scholarship at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

This year, the scholarship was awarded to Reina Kitamura (BFA 2025) — a talented and passionate student in Visual Communication Design. Her work is a beautiful reminder of Justyna’s spirit and the power of design to move and inspire.

Congratulations, Reina! We’re honored to be part of your journey.

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