Arts Thread

"MATRIX" is a series of works that deeply explore the phenomenon of changing canons of beauty and adapting the body to social requirements through various interventions. The title refers to "mater" - the original form, and to the mother matrix, which serves as a pattern for creating subsequent copies. It is the archetypal standard of beauty that society imposes on individuals. The collection consists of pink sponges enclosed in gold-colored brass frames. Sponges symbolize a soft, natural body that is shaped by stiff, shiny frames. These frames represent social norms and beauty standards that often require individuals to drastically transform their bodies through cosmetic, surgical or fashion procedures. The denaturalization of the body form is becoming common and is accompanied by an inherent sense of discomfort. Tensions build in the forms, this operation takes a turn. Interventions to look natural – from plastic surgery to intense training programs to strict diets – often lead to physical and mental pain. Each frame in the work from the "MATRICA" collection symbolizes the painful processes and limitations that aim to create the "correct" shape. Growing frustration and complexes result from constantly comparing yourself to unrealistic standards. The pursuit of subjective beauty imposed by society leads to the destruction of one's own body and spirit. The pursuit of acceptance and assimilation in the group becomes the driving force behind these changes, often bringing only short-term satisfaction. This artistic work is a critical look at contemporary canons of beauty and their impact on the human body and psyche. It encourages reflection on the value of diversity and naturalness, questioning the sense of striving for an artificial, changing pattern of beauty. Artistic works are a set of pendants and brooches made using sponge and brass.

A collection of silver jewelry with elements of Wedgwood porcelain entitled "Tradition - based on Pascal's theory in relation to works of culture and art". The collection consists of eight brooches, one pendant and a necklace. Already at first glance, the collection evokes anxiety that is difficult to define, thanks to the characters well known to us from legends, myths and stories. Moreover, I was looking for inspiration in their physiognomy, character and symbolism. Although we cannot talk about a single cultural scheme, I focused on a summary of the output of impressive beauty, putting it in a compact summary of the stylized nature of works of art and highlighting the contrast based on the output, including Pascal's theory about the essence of imagination and its impact. Imagination for thousands of years has determined man to be defined by means of a set of images and features characteristic of a given culture, searching for unreal beings. In the depths of the night, when the sense of sight fails, the other senses sharpen and then look for justification of sounds and anxiety. This is a classic case where the lack of knowledge allows you to add imagination. Pascal describes all this in his texts, looking for a second nature in man, wild and unbridled, placed in the subconscious. These key issues allowed for the development of a collection based on the synesthesia of these phenomena, based on the achievements of philosophers, writers and artists.