Kiki Smith, a celebrated contemporary artist, is renowned for her evocative works that often explore the human condition through bodily forms and symbolism. This paper will delve into the recurrent use of hair in Smith’s works, analysing its representation, symbolism, and the artist's unique approach...
Kerry Howley, a contemporary British artist, is renowned for her distinctive and innovative use of unconventional materials in her work. One of her most celebrated pieces, "Attraction/Aversion" (2011), dramatically employs hair as the primary medium, offering a fascinating exploration of attraction and repulsion in the...
Mona Hatoum, a Palestinian artist born in Lebanon, has come to prominence for her provocative and poignant works that traverse the complexities of identity, home, and displacement. A recurrent theme in Hatoum's work is the use of hair, an intimate and universally understood material, lending...
Marina Abramović, a world-renowned performance artist, uses her body as both subject and medium of her artworks. Throughout her extensive body of work, hair has played a pivotal role, becoming an avenue for her to explore themes such as identity, duality, and connection.One of the...
This is an exploration of the use of hair as an artistic medium to challenge conventional representations of femininity and beauty. Focusing on the creation of a dress made entirely from hair, this analysis examines how this unconventional medium can subvert societal expectations and present...
Hair has long been a potent symbol in human societies, carrying various meanings and associations across different cultures and time periods. In Polish culture, folklore, and mythology, hair plays a particularly prominent role in the construction of the female form, representing beauty, power, and tradition....
“The Abakans were a kind of bridge between me and the outside world. I could surround myself with them; I could create an atmosphere in which I somehow felt safe because they were my world.” Magdalena Abakanowicz. Tate Modern offers a rare opportunity to explore an extraordinary body of...
My name is Karolina Skorek, and I am a multidisciplinary artist. In this proposal, I will be presenting my project titled "Deconstructing Female Form," which explores the position of modern women in society and art.My influence for this artistic research comes from the Baroque period,...
he Baroque period, spanning from the late 16th century to the mid-18th century, was a time of intense artistic and cultural development in Europe. In Poland, this era was marked by the rise of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which fostered the flourishing of various art forms....
A Collaborative Exploration of Polish Baroque Coffin Portraits by Karolina Skorek and Polish Baroque Specialist's- a BleSky Collaboration Idea Project Overview: "Unveiling the Past" is a collaborative exploration of Polish Baroque coffin portraits by renowned contemporary artist Karolina Skorek and a leading Polish Baroque specialist. This...