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Organiser:
Drapikowski Studio

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Art as a Testimony of Pilgrims of Hope

For over four decades, Drapikowski Studio has been shaping sacred spaces where art becomes a bridge between the human and the divine. Renowned for its exceptional sacred art, the studio’s work spans comprehensive church interior designs, monumental sculptures and memorials, and unique creations offered to the highest authorities of the Church.

The studio’s artistic ministry has received recognition from three successive Popes – John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis – as well as Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Among its most iconic works are the celebrated dresses for the Black Madonna of Częstochowa: the Amber and Diamond Robe (2005), and the Robe of Gratitude, Love, Suffering, and Hope – a votive offering from the Polish Nation to mark the centenary of the re-coronation of the Miraculous Icon.

Drapikowski Studio remains the only contemporary atelier in the world to undertake monumental silver commissions, including:

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The Robe of Gratitude, Love, Suffering, and Hope for the Icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa

This solemn robe was created to mark the centenary of the coronation of the Miraculous Icon with the crowns of St. Pius X. It stands as a Votive Offering of the Polish Nation, made possible by the contributions of Poles both in the homeland and abroad. The crowns were blessed by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on March 3, 2010. The solemn ceremony of crowning and enrobing the Icon took place at Jasna Góra on September 4, 2010.

The robe of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a masterpiece composed of gold, silver, opals, labradorites, sapphires, amber, and even rare natural meteorites—including planetary stones originating from the Moon, Mars, and Mercury.

The robe of the Child Jesus was fashioned from red-toned precious stones: rubies and tourmalines, symbolizing divine love and sacrifice.

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Fatima Monstrance

The Fatima Monstrance was created for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and solemnly presented in October 2017, marking the centenary of the apparitions. The Eucharistic Christ is exposed within a radiant host, revealed through the parted mantle of the Immaculate Virgin. In this profound composition, Mary is depicted as the gateway leading to Christ.

Her figure was handcrafted in silver using ancient goldsmithing techniques. Surrounding the Virgin is a gilded, openwork nimbus, evoking the luminous aura in which she appeared during her apparitions in Lourdes, Guadalupe, and Fatima.

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The Medjugorje Monstrance

The Mary, Queen of Peace Monstrance was created for the Sanctuary of Medjugorje. This sacred vessel was presented by pilgrims from Poland to the Parish of St. James in Medjugorje in 2011, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the apparitions.

Medjugorje has since been designated a World Centre of Prayer for Peace, as part of the initiative “12 Stars in the Crown of Mary, Queen of Peace”, led by Comunita Regina della Pace.

At the request of the late Archbishop Henryk Hoser, and during the construction of the chapel of perpetual adoration in Medjugorje, the monstrance began a pilgrimage across Europe, calling the faithful to prayer for peace. This mission is now continued under the pastoral care of Archbishop Aldo Cavalli.

 





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Altar for the Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Church in Kristianstad, Sweden

This sacred space is set to become the first “Star on the Mantle of Mary, Queen of Peace” in Sweden and on the Scandinavian Peninsula, joining the global mission of prayer for peace led by the association Comunita Regina della Pace. The mission of this apostolic initiative is to promote Eucharistic adoration and intercede for peace throughout the world.

Through the establishment of World Centres of Prayer for Peace on all continents, the association creates sacred places where the faithful may gather in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration altars serve as a visible, tangible expression of this mission.

The altar destined for Kristianstad takes the form of a triptych, measuring nearly 5 meters in width when open and 2.5 meters in height. It is crafted from precious materials including silver, gold, amber, crystal, and gemstones, reflecting the beauty and dignity of the Eucharistic presence it enshrines.

 

This year’s presentation holds particular significance, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Saint John Paul II’s passing to the House of the Father, and the 20th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s election to the See of Peter. The exhibition will be enriched by a special display of works created by Drapikowski Studio for both pontiffs.

This is a profound encounter with art that, like the liturgy itself, speaks not only to the senses, but to the heart.

When? 2–4 June 2025
What time? 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where? Targi Kielce, Zakładowa 1

2-4.06.2025
Opening hours
  • 02 VI 2025
    09:00 - 17:00
  • 03 VI 2025
    09:00 - 17:00
  • 04 VI 2025
    09:00 - 16:00
    2-4.06.2025
    Opening hours
    • 02 VI 2025
      09:00 - 17:00
    • 03 VI 2025
      09:00 - 17:00
    • 04 VI 2025
      09:00 - 16:00