Agata Slowak, Contemporary Witch, 2019.mp4 -

2019 project, Feminist – the Contemporary Witch , is a multidisciplinary installation that explores the intersection of historical persecution, modern feminism, and mystical ritualism. This work served as a critical component of her award-winning diploma series, I Am Beautiful, I Am a Great Artist! , at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Core Themes and Conceptual Framework

This specific 2019 body of work catapulted Słowak into the forefront of the young Polish art scene.

Sacred and erotic themes are frequently blurred. For instance, her work often "queers Jesus" or uses biblical connotations to explore sexuality and dissent against the Catholic Church. Artistic Recognition Agata Slowak, Contemporary Witch, 2019.mp4

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

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". 2019 project, Feminist – the Contemporary Witch ,

The project reclaims the figure of the witch as a symbol of female empowerment and resistance against patriarchal structures.

Słowak connects the historical "burning of women at the stake" to contemporary political issues, such as the suppression of reproductive rights in Poland. Core Themes and Conceptual Framework This specific 2019

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".