- Mouthpainter
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Sporek Jan
- Poland
Date of birth: 06.03.1972
Scholarship holder since: 01.09.1999
Born on 6 March 1972 in Rajcza. At the age of 10, the first symptoms of his grave illness became apparent, progressive muscular atrophy. This resulted in numerous stays in rehabilitation clinics. Jan Sporek had been interested in painting since his childhood, which is why he started painting with his mouth in February 1998. The artist has taken part in several exhibitions and even received an award in a competition.