
Justyna Kisielewicz
Justina Kisielewicz, hailing from a country influenced and oppressed by colonial and neighboring powers like Russia, Germany, and Austria, has created a body of work that uses color and imagery as forms of resistance against the restrictions of the Soviet communist regime in which she grew up. In contrast to the austere and pragmatic appearance of that era, her work draws on universal popular culture and embraces the camp style, deliberately playing with excess and exaggeration to celebrate the extravagant, theatrical, and ephemeral.
Through vibrant colors, eye-catching patterns, and meticulous ornamental details, her work is primarily expressed in textiles, drawing, and painting. These techniques form the foundation upon which she builds a visual universe filled with conceptual and cultural references. While some references might be recognizable, they are transformed into something unexpected and provocative, making her work hard to place within a specific context.
Aware of colonialism as a shared historical drama that can mutate, reproduce, and adapt in different settings, Kisielewicz integrates appropriation as a fundamental aspect of her work. By employing elements of the camp style, she questions established norms and highlights the superficiality and excess of contemporary culture. Her work offers a visually stimulating experience that invites critical reflection on the themes it addresses.
Artworks
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El Pirata
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Las Piratas
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The Mistery of Faith
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Poisoning the Well
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Blood Lands
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Dealings With Devil
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La Ofrenda
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Las Piratas
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Lebensraum / Living Space
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Blood Lands
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La Ofrenda
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Las Piratas
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Landscape and Memories
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Zone of Interest II
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Dealings with Devil
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The Origin of Everything
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Die Freikörperkultur / FKK
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Odalisque / Ode to Life
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Virgin and Child / Psia Bozia
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La Entrada 5
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La Entrada Grande
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At the Gates of Paradise / Watercolor
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At the Gates of Paradise: Oro Loco 1
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Oro Loco Grande
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At the Gates of Paradise 4