Malgorzata Oakes is a Polish-born artist, educator, and researcher known for her work in sustainable, non-toxic printmaking methods. Her creative work includes prints, drawings, and paper installations that examine genetic memory, identity, and environmental issues. She is an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at Marist University.

She earned both her Ph.D. and MFA from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art & Design in Wrocław, Poland. She has been awarded residencies at prestigious institutions in Belgium, Spain and the United States. Her work has been featured in international exhibitions, in addition to her research being published in professional journals.