Hair, in Piotrowska’s art, is a multifaceted symbol. It is a marker of beauty, a traditional symbol of femininity, and a vehicle for sexual connotations. Furthermore, the depiction of hair in her art carries potent cultural and religious significance. Stemming from her Jewish heritage, Piotrowska’s works subtly critique the traditional Judaic mandate for women to cover their hair, often seen as an enforced restriction on women (Piotrowska, Exhibition Information).

Piotrowska’s exhibition also weaves in historical narratives, particularly referencing the Holocaust. Her object titled ‘Carpet’, made out of multi-coloured hair, evokes poignant images from concentration camps and starkly reminds the viewer of the oppression and genocide that marked the 20th century. By incorporating these hair objects into commonplace environments, Piotrowska bridges the gap between the ordinary and the extraordinary, foregrounding the historical atrocities associated with hair in a visually compelling way.