Thread of life
For me, lace is not only a delicate craft, but also a symbol of female strength, determination and perseverance, which was passed down to me by the women in my family. It is an extraordinary combination of different generations into one unbreakable bond, of which I am a part. For me, this thread, used to create lace, is a symbol of common history and heritage, which has been passed down from generation to generation as a symbol of unity and continuity for centuries. Each weave, each pattern, is like a stitch in the thread of life, connecting the past, present and future. For me, the lace thread is a reminder that we are part of a larger whole whose strength lies in connection and mutual cooperation. It is a reminder of the values that form the foundation of our lives. The "Thread of life" project is a tribute to lace and a reflection on the value of heritage, community and continuity of life, intertwined with the thread of women's fate through subsequent generations.
The choice of technique was not accidental – I wanted to combine the art of photography with artistic craftsmanship, reflecting both the thoroughness of the process and the beauty of tradition. The works, made on acrylic resin boards, contain authentic lace, which is an important heritage of my family, passed down from generation to generation. I applied photos to the cast plates using photosensitive emulsion. The photosensitive emulsion was applied and the image from the photographic films was exposed in a photographic darkroom. The work was made using archival materials from my family.
Agnieszka Stefańska (Born in '73. Born in Warsaw.)
As a creator, she found her calling in many artistic fields. Her work includes architecture, interior design, photography, graphics and visual art. She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology and the Open Academy at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Moreover, she obtained 2 diplomas with honors at the ZPAF Photography Studio in Warsaw. As the founder and vice-president of the Association of Interior Designers SAW since 2018 and a member of prestigious artistic organizations such as the Association of Visual Artists (ZAP), the International Association of Art and the Association of Polish Visual Artists (ZPAP) and the Association of Polish Art Photographers (ZPAF), she actively participates in the life of artistic. He takes part and is a juror in numerous competitions. In the field of photography, she specializes in emotional, creative and abstract photographs, and her works include traditional images and photographic objects, going beyond the standard framework of photography art. Her work is a unique mixture of various styles and techniques that reflect her constant pursuit of experimentation. Her works have been exhibited in individual and group exhibitions.
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