Stanisław H. Żak: A Sculptor Rooted in Folk Tradition Stanisław H. Żak (born Kielce, Poland, 1932) stands as a singular figure within Polish sculpture, blending the meticulous precision of engineering with the soulful expression of folk art traditions. While his academic pursuits—a doctorate from Warsaw University of Technology specializing in electrical engineering—might seem worlds away from crafting intricate wooden sculptures, Żak…