Różem migocze mokradło | The Wetland Glimmers in Pink (2024)
gallery Marszałkowska 18, Warsaw
13.06—20.06.2024
13.06—20.06.2024
The artworks presented in the exhibition are visual notes from the artist's encounter with the Cross-leaved Heath, a plant under strict species protection in Poland and at risk of extinction. It is a story about a fragment of observed plant life and its gradual, imperceptible disappearance.
The light pink color of the plant's flowers, changing to brown as they wither, symbolizes passing and rebirth, reflecting the transience and fragility of existence. Inside the dried perianth, fruits develop, containing seeds that will soon scatter and spread on the moist and boggy soils of the wetlands. It is in these seeds that hope for new life lies, and thus the further survival of the Cross-leaved Heath.
The aim of these artworks is not only to marvel at the plant's beauty but also to sensitize viewers to the disappearance of species and emphasize the importance of protecting natural ecosystems. The artist draws attention to the necessity of preserving biodiversity and encourages greater care in interspecies relationships. The exhibition prompts reflection on the role of humans in nature conservation, as well as a deeper understanding and appreciation of the plant beings that surround us.
Przejście w owoc | Transition Into Fruit, 2024, hand-dyed cotton with natural dyes, 220x670 cm
Nasiono | Seed, 2024, collage, acrylic on paper, 19x26 cm
Rzeźba | Sculpture, 2024, collage, acrylic on paper, 29x39 cm
Tkanina | Textile, 2024, collage, acrylic on paper, 29x39 cm
Roślina z bagien | Marsh Plant, 2024, ceramics, 25x26x22 cm
Sowing Hope, 2024, installation, hand-dyed cotton with natural dyes, wire, 38x70x40 cm