From Poland?

Alicja Karska & Aleksandra Went,
Viaducts (series) Photograph, 35” x 65”, ed. 1/7, 2006

On April 5, Kasia Kay Art Projects in Chicago unveiled their new exhibition "From Poland?" which features the work of contemporary Polish artists. Poland is a country with a severe artistic identity crisis and this exhibition addresses that issue.


Dominika Skutnik, ReConstruction,
Vintage porcelain, polymer clay, Dimensions variable, 2006

The vast range of pieces on display at "From Poland?" destroys any stereotype about Polish art that one may have, whether it's that it only consists of folk arts and crafts, that is dark and dreary, or worst of all, non-existent.


From Poland?
April 5 - May 26, 2007
Opening reception: April 13, 6-9 pm.

posted by angele.passionate @ 3:25 PM