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Hair, serving as an extension of selfhood, carries profound symbolic weight across cultures. Regarded as an integral facet of identity, femininity, and status, hair becomes an object of intricate interplay between personal and societal constructs (Synnott, 1987). The manipulation and removal of hair, in particular,...
The cultural, social, and spiritual significance of hair extends far beyond its elementary biological function, framing it as a potent and multidimensional symbol within human societies. This layered significance penetrates multiple spheres of human life and interaction, rendering hair not simply a physical feature, but...
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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 coffin portrait (Polish: Portret trumienny) was a realistic portrait of the deceased person put on coffins for the funeral and one of the elements of the castrum doloris, but removed before the burial. It became a tradition to decorate coffins of deceased nobles (szlachta)...
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...