Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
Pyk, Sciak etc.
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In her dark, fantastical works, Polish artist Dorota Jurczak constructs a unique mythology, in which a central role is played by mysterious, fragile, and disturbing creatures, often inspired by Eastern European iconography. Her sculptures, reliefs, drawings, and prints update the legacy of historical crafts, while intertwining in a narrative about transience and corporeality.

Dorota Jurczak’s work is highly stylized, reminiscent of snippets of some mystical tale that defies traditional logic. The artist draws from puppetry and its ability to bring to life characters and transform them into narrative vehicles. Like in the Czech tradition, where the puppet’s existence immerses the viewer in constant tension between animation and dead matter, the characters created by this Polish artist live in strange, dreamlike worlds bearing this paradoxical dynamic. Constant dialogue between fragility and a dark force imbues their appearance with a disturbing yet fascinating...More expand_more

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In her dark, fantastical works, Polish artist Dorota Jurczak constructs a unique mythology, in which a central role is played by mysterious, fragile, and disturbing creatures, often inspired by Eastern European iconography. Her sculptures, reliefs, drawings, and prints update the legacy of historical crafts, while intertwining in a narrative about transience and corporeality.

Dorota Jurczak’s work is highly stylized, reminiscent of snippets of some mystical tale that defies traditional logic. The artist draws from puppetry and its ability to bring to life characters and transform them into narrative vehicles. Like in the Czech tradition, where the puppet’s existence immerses the viewer in constant tension between animation and dead matter, the characters created by this Polish artist live in strange, dreamlike worlds bearing this paradoxical dynamic. Constant dialogue between fragility and a dark force imbues their appearance with a disturbing yet fascinating...More expand_more

Exhibition Space
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Porážková 3395/26, 702 00 Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz, Czechia
View all exhibitions in... Ostrava, CZ
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View exhibition
ON VIEW
Through Oct 26, 2025
PLATO OstravaPorážková 3395/26, 702 00 Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz, Czechia
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