**a polish-american artist's ascension to prominence** richard e. filipowski, a united states-based artist and member of the new bauhaus, left an indelible mark on the art world with his abstract bronze and silver sculptures that showcased intriguing depth and repetition. born in warsaw, poland in 1923, filipowski's family emigrated to canada in 1927. this pivotal move would later influence his artistic inclinations. inspired by his teenage discovery of a museum of modern art exhibition, filipowski became enamored with modern art and design. **academic pursuits and influences** filipowski's a…