Veil

Veil series is contemplative and meditative. Through repeated physical movements, I create striking long-exposure photographs layered with vibrant compositions of colour. These colours are not chosen at random; they are deeply connected to my Polish roots, emotions and historical Polish cultural motifs, such as the Warsaw Nike monument, symbolising victory.

The themes explored in Veil build upon my earlier conceptual work, such as Balancing Act (2014) featuring a pregnant woman in red dress, holding a piano-accordion, staring into space. This photograph, an attempted self-portrait featuring my friend Magda, was a vehicle to explore my personal experiences across cultures and changing political systems. 

Balancing Act speaks not only of memories but also of my present life in Australia, the ongoing negotiation between past and future, old and new. It is a meditation on belonging and transformation – ideas that remain central in Veil.

★ Veil, White Finalist Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize 2024  

Limited edition works are available