Her paintings utilize a distinctive Neo-Romantic style that references early modern and Renaissance compositions while subverting their classical meanings.
2019 project, Feminist – the Contemporary Witch , is a multidisciplinary installation that explores the intersection of historical persecution, modern feminism, and mystical ritualism. This work served as a critical component of her award-winning diploma series, I Am Beautiful, I Am a Great Artist! , at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Core Themes and Conceptual Framework
Her work often features "mutilated bodies" and enigmatic symbolism to express the trauma and lack of tenderness experienced by women in conservative societies. Visual and Artistic Execution Agata Slowak, Contemporary Witch, 2019.mp4
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The centerpiece of the 2019 project was a group of dolls sewn from fabric using a sewing machine, serving as physical manifestations of the "contemporary witch". Her paintings utilize a distinctive Neo-Romantic style that
This foundation led to her winning the prestigious Polityka’s Passport award in 2022 for her consistent engagement with social issues and the "expressive qualities of the body".
Słowak connects the historical "burning of women at the stake" to contemporary political issues, such as the suppression of reproductive rights in Poland. , at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
This specific 2019 body of work catapulted Słowak into the forefront of the young Polish art scene.