This specific 2019 body of work catapulted Słowak into the forefront of the young Polish art scene.
The centerpiece of the 2019 project was a group of dolls sewn from fabric using a sewing machine, serving as physical manifestations of the "contemporary witch". Agata Slowak, Contemporary Witch, 2019.mp4
Słowak connects the historical "burning of women at the stake" to contemporary political issues, such as the suppression of reproductive rights in Poland. This specific 2019 body of work catapulted Słowak
The project reclaims the figure of the witch as a symbol of female empowerment and resistance against patriarchal structures. The project reclaims the figure of the witch
This foundation led to her winning the prestigious Polityka’s Passport award in 2022 for her consistent engagement with social issues and the "expressive qualities of the body".
Her work often features "mutilated bodies" and enigmatic symbolism to express the trauma and lack of tenderness experienced by women in conservative societies. Visual and Artistic Execution