Fundraiser launched to help ‘heartbroken’ Sheffield tattooist after studio destroyed in London Road collapse
A fundraiser has been set up for a Sheffield tattooist whose studio has collapsed
A fundraiser has been launched to support a Sheffield tattoo artist left “heartbroken” after a building collapse destroyed her London Road studio and forced her out of work overnight.
Friends of Paula Zalewska have set up a GoFundMe page in a bid to help her recover from the sudden loss of her business, after the building housing Modelajna Studio collapsed, leaving her unable to access her equipment.
Organiser Kaja Sieradzka Krause said the incident has left Paula without a place to work and no immediate way of earning an income.
All of her tools remain inside the building, which has been deemed unsafe to enter.
In the fundraiser description, she wrote: “Many of you may have heard or seen online that last night, the building where Modelajna Studio is based has collapsed.
“This has left Paula without a place to work overnight. All of her equipment is inside the studio, and understandably, no one is allowed to enter right now.
“She’s absolutely devastated, and this situation means she’s unable to work or earn any income.”
The page is appealing for donations to help Paula ‘get back on her feet’ and eventually return to tattooing.
“We’re asking if you can help give her a fresh start,” the post continues.
“Any donation, big or small, will make a huge difference and help Paula return to doing what she loves.
“This was meant to be one of the best years of her life, with so many lovely things happening,” Kaja added.
“Sadly, this has left her feeling heartbroken and uncertain about what comes next.”
The fundraiser praises Paula’s character, describing her as kind and generous and someone who always goes the extra mile for everyone else, adding: “Now it’s our turn to do the same for her.”
At the time of writing, the page has raised £215 of its £900 target, with 14 donations made within the first 24 hours.
The appeal comes after Paula previously spoke out about the collapse, which she believes may be linked to ongoing leak issues within the building.
While investigations are ongoing, structural surveyors are expected to assess the site to determine when, or if, tenants can safely return.
For now, Paula remains unable to work as she waits for updates on whether she will be able to retrieve her equipment - or if she will need to start again from scratch.