From Olympic Skier to Contemporary Artist

André comes from a family with a remarkable history in skiing and music. His father was a World Championship medallist in alpine skiing, while his grandfather was both a Polish skiing champion and an opera singer. André followed in their footsteps, becoming an accomplished international skier. He represented Poland at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, finishing fifth in the alpine combined event, and competed again at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He was also a three-time Polish national champion. Having spent much of his life in the Mont Blanc region, skiing and the mountains remain central to his identity and artistic inspiration.

Painting initially offered André a creative escape from the pressures of competitive sport. Inspired by the pioneering speed skier Steve McKinney, he began exploring ways to capture the movement, skill and freedom of skiing on canvas. His first-hand knowledge of the sport allows him to portray each turn, jump and movement with a natural understanding of the subject. Music is another important part of his life. Having studied at the University of Denver, André is also a composer and guitarist who has combined musical performances with art exhibitions. His interests in sport, music and travel come together in paintings that celebrate rhythm, movement and the joy of personal expression.