Foundation

STUDENT SECTION
Academy of Art in Szczecin, Faculty of Painting and New Media, Audiovisual and Performative Actions Studio
works made under the supervision of Dariusz Fodczuk
“Flats offering decent living conditions at affordable prices have long been a thorny issue in Poland. Prices of flats are incompatible with the earnings of a significant part of the Polish society. However, not having a physical place of living does not mean not having one’s place as such. In the article titled The Shape of Non-Dwelling, Marianna Michałowska writes:
‘Non-dwelling does not necessarily equal a loss of identity; nowadays, it could just as well become a conscious decision, which is tantamount to concluding that only by not having a permanent place can we be ourselves. The deliberate decision to not settle down in one place does not exclude the possibility of establishing bonds or developing a sense of attachment, but leads to their redefinition. Mobility could become a constituent part of interpersonal relationships. It contains an element of memory and oblivion; the need to focus on the present moment as well as the need to remember.’”
H.K.
photo: Wojciech Chrubasik