Born in Germany to Polish parents, Ursula von Rydingsvard's artwork is often inspired by her eastern European roots. After spending five years in a German refugee camp for displaced Polish citizens, von Rydingsvard moved to Connecticut at the age of eight. After receiving degrees from Columbia University, and the University of Miami, Coral Gables, it became clear to Ursula that a career in art was her path of choice. An internationally renowned sculpture artist, von Rydingsvard has exhibited in venues including KolnSkulptur in Koln, Germany, Storm King Art Center in Mountainville, New York, and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, in Wakefield, England.
