"AERIAL ROOT"
Artist: ałgorzata Karczmarzyk, KALIGA
Date: 27Feb 6-9pm
Artist Talks: 7:30pm
Location: Pteah Chas
Curation: Blue Art Hub
Exploring Cultural and Inner Dialogues: Małgorzata Karczmarzyk's "AERIAL ROOT"
Małgorzata Karczmarzyk, an internationally renowned artist, educator, and scientist, invites us into her meditative world through her latest series of black-and-white drawings, titled AERIAL ROOT. Using a unique mixed technique, her artwork delves into themes of identity, culture, and self-discovery, offering a visual dialogue between the visible and the hidden.
In AERIAL ROOT, the women depicted carry temples and other Asian spiritual symbols on their heads—delicate yet profound illustrations of inner harmony and the existential search for meaning within the complex cultural fabric of Asia. The intricate lines and stark contrasts of black and white symbolize the duality between the calm of inner peace and the chaos of the external world.
The concept of aerial roots, inspired by Asian nature, metaphorically represents the deep yet invisible connections to culture that reside within the mind and spirit. For Karczmarzyk, meditation and mindfulness serve as tools for navigating the blurred boundaries of identity and cultural context, which are constantly evolving through contact with Asia. Her art becomes a bridge, linking the silent, introspective self with the vibrant, multifaceted expressions of spiritual and cultural meanings.
Karczmarzyk's achievements extend far beyond her artwork. With over 70 publications to her name and participation in approximately 60 exhibitions worldwide, she has also conducted art workshops across numerous countries, including Poland, Sweden, Turkey, the USA, and Italy. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates the conceptual frameworks of art and science, showcasing the profound synergy between these seemingly disparate fields.
Karczmarzyk's AERIAL ROOT is not just a visual experience but a call to reflect on our own connections—both visible and invisible—to culture, spirituality, and self-understanding.
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