Katarzyna Majak explores the power of women as she searches for female wisdom and plurality of spiritual paths hidden within monoreligious Polish society. Majak’s Women of Power series turns stereotypical witch imagery on its head and showcases striking images of women ranging from their 30’s to 80's, wearing colorful unconventional clothes, and holding their unique objects of power. When asked what being a witch meant to one of the subjects in the series, she replied ‘A witch is a woman of knowledge who takes a broom and sweeps to cleanse the world.’
Solo exhibition by Katarzyna Majak
Porter Contemporary
548 West 28th Street
New York, NY 10001 USA
May 31 through July 14, 2012
Opening reception with the artist on May 31, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Information about the exhibit, the story of how Majak came to take these photographs, and some images, at:
More images at:
(If you hover near the top of each image, you'll see a caption.)
Blessed be!
(h/t Jason Pitzl-Waters.)
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