Fun

(100x100x12 cm, 2023)

Papier-mâché, rope, canvas, oil

  Nonconformity  

     (100x73x13 cm, 2025)  

       Papier-mâché, rope, canvas, oil

Nonconformism is an attitude based on a deep conviction about the validity of one's own feelings and principles. It involves the courage to defend them and the ability to stand in opposition to the views of others. The figure in the painting has their back turned, symbolizing a distance from external influences and fidelity to self-determined values. It is the courage to say „no, I do not agree to this.” The vertical lines made of rope reinforce this message, emphasizing isolation from the norms imposed by society. Their specific arrangement on the silhouette refers to folk patterns, evoking the idea of constancy and durability inherent in tradition. Through this work, I wish to acknowledge people who do not succumb to environmental pressure or fleeting fashions - those who do not allow themselves to be manipulated by modern trends, but instead cultivate their own views and exist in full harmony with themselves.

Complexity

(80x70x16 cm, 2025)

Papier-mâché, canvas, oil

A human being is a very complex entity, and their behavior and reactions change depending on the situation, as they can adapt to various conditions. The multi-dimensionality of thinking, approach, perception,  and behavior. Each layer represents another “self,” another stage in  life, another personality that we have created out of necessity in certain life situations. People behave differently at work (one layer), differently when meeting friends (another layer), differently in the face of danger and differently when feeling happiness. All of this contributes to the various layers of our personality. The shallower layers also consist of learned behaviors, while the deeper ones contain hidden thoughts. The more visible the layer, the more we reveal it to others; the smaller and deeper the layer, the more we limit its  disclosure. Also, the more we look inward, the smaller the layers  become. As we look further inward, the structures become smaller until we reach a point where an opening appears, revealing an empty space beyond. This symbolizes the unexposed part of our nature that we scrupulously hide. With this work, I wanted to show that a person should not be perceived in a one-dimensional way. We should maintain an open mind toward human complexity and evaluate attitudes according to their context.

Incomprehension

120x100x13 cm, 2021  

         Papier-mâché, canvas, oil

At the core of this composition lies the problem of a lack of empathy and the ease with which we stigmatize otherness. I portrayed the moment of breakdown through the gesture of arms hiding a cry. The lack of a face emphasizes that in moments of weakness, we do not want anyone to see our sorrowful countenance. In contrast, the hands positioned at the sides – with their nervous, aggressive movement – embody the harassment and lack of understanding faced by a person in crisis. 

This work serves as a visual warning against superficial judgment, which is the simplest yet most harmful path toward others. With this work I wanted to draw the viewer’s attention to the fact that before judging someone, one should familiarize oneself with the situation and problem of the other person. Hasty judgment is the easiest way, while recognizing the problem and understanding another person is the hardest.