Reclaimed, 2020

acrylic, cotton

dyptich 40 x 30 cm each

About materials and technique

Embroidery floss was bought in a local independent shop, and canvases were upcycled from cheap and illegal reproductions of "In the Car" by Roy Lichtenstein, mass-printed in China, and bought at the Polish seaside for 2 PLN each (0,47 Euro).

Reaching far back to my first means of intentional visual expression, I rediscovered embroidery, a technique my grandmother taught me. When other kindergarteners used crayons, I was stitching flowers on a piece of fabric. 

About the subject:

Before the phase of infatuation with the West, before succumbing to Christianity, before building the first temple, my ancestors would simply practice mindfulness in the forest. No prayers to an unseen overlord, just appreciation of nature in front of our eyes.

It was essential for me to create the piece without overproducing waste. I reclaimed canvases, painting over pro-consumerism pop art. I reclaimed a technique of my ancestors. I embodied the importance of respecting nature by creating a sustainable artwork.

Please note, this work is in Culterim | Studios Show #4 exhibition and will be available for shipping or pick up on 28th April.

Discover Skóra, an evocative triptych exploring identity, resilience, and transformation. Combining acrylic on worn-out paper with enlarged scans of the artist’s body, this 70 x 50 cm (each) series symbolizes the tension between self-perception and societal pressures.

Inspired by skin as a canvas of life’s experiences and leather as a protective layer, Skóra celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the strength found in vulnerability.

Dive deeper into the creative journey behind this piece by watching the artist’s research video here: Skóra Research Video.

Price: 15,000 €

The work premiered during Berlin Art Week in "Self" exhibition in September 2024, later shown at "Drift & Decay" in February 2025 and Culterim | Studios Show #4 in April 2025.