“Junctures” is a series of 14 paintings that weaves the traditional Stations of the Cross with the staged journey of a female protagonist. Executed with oils on canvas, collages, and appropriation of symbols from historical and religious paintings, as well as motifs from popular culture and BDSM aesthetics, the new series dives into a variety of visual styles. The process involved working with models wearing black latex costumes, high-heeled shoes, BDSM masks, and other sadomasochistic accessories. Strong, saturated colours and exaggerated contrast between light and dark produce a theatrical effect to emphasize the narrative flow in the paintings. The chiaroscuro technique, drawing inspiration from Caravaggio and Spanish paintings, is employed with irony to deconstruct elements of Polish Catholic culture. In this exploration, figurative painting becomes a tool to challenge the prevailing ideologies of hierarchy, oppression, and guilt in patriarchal societies. The use of these diverse elements serves as a commentary on social norms and expectations. It also helps to understand the concept of feminism within the context of Polish culture.

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