Monika Kossak, If I were a boy would I be a drag?
polaroid, 8.8 cm x 10.7 cm
year: 2023
edition: 1/1 unique
technique: polaroid
Photos framed in a white frame.
Elements of the thesis "If I were a boy would I be a drag?"
Pastiche of Helmut Newton's photograph
Diploma "If I were a boy, I would be a drag" at the Department of Photography - Intermedia direction, supervisor : Prof. Dr. Piotr Wolynski.
This project is a deep reflection on gender identity, freedom of self-expression and transgression of social norms. It was inspired by my personal experiences and observations on gender stereotypes, as well as my fascination with the Drag subculture. I want through art to encourage reflection on issues of sexuality and acceptance - so necessary in the modern world.
MONIKA KOSSAK
Photography is a way of expression for me. I believe,
that it is the duty of the artist to ask difficult questions, to take the viewer out of his comfort zone, and at the same time to smuggle in also something
from yourself. I am inspired by collage and the possibilities associated with it. The collage technique, is still an inexhaustible source of surprising artistic solutions. It is currently evolving in digital format, adding new possibilities to classic methods.
The impetus for creating installations and going beyond purely photographic realizations was the iconic figure of the artist, Marina Abramović.
I do not feel that I am an artist pigeonholed or formally limited by any framework. I would like to exhibit my sculptures and photographs
in the future at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. I am working on an original performance piece and several art objects. I love "playing" with form, transforming the obvious into non-obvious images. It gives me great pleasure, I develop myself, I look for new forms of artistic expression. I graduated from the UAP with a diploma " If I were a boy I would be a drake" at the Faculty of Photography - intermedia major, which specializes students
in image creation through the use of new media.
Awards
International Photography Awards (2020)
Black & White Spider Awards (2020)
Color Awards (2020)
Two silver medals of the PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris (2020)
35awards honorable mention (2020).
3 ND Awards (2020) honors.
In England, honorable mention Monochromie Photography (2020).
London International Creative Competition for the project "come out of the dark" (2020).
Fine Art Photography Awards 2 honorable mentions (2020).
In Poland honorable mention by Central Gallery (2020).
WORLD'S TOP 10 STILL LIFE PHOTO CONTEST 2020 gold.
Paris 2nd honors PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris (2021).
Paris 2nd place ND Awards - for the "Living Water" fine art photo series (2021).
Paris ND Awards honorable mention - fine art -.
Finalist at the DAS SHOW fine art photography festival in BB (2021)
Black & White Spider Awards (2021)
Silver ND Awards (2021) for the entire "Living Water" project.
Distinction ND Awards "On the sidewalk" (2021)
Honorable Mention PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris (2021).
Silver and Gold Color Awards " Time does not matter" (2021)
Annual Photograpy Awards Fine Art " Time doesn't matter" (2021).
42 publications in fashion and art magazines
Exhibitions
"Mandala" -Exhibition from the series "Site" Gallery Centrala Poznan 2020.
"Living Water Monika Kossak" solo exhibition 2021.
Gallery of Contemporary Art Vinci Art.- Poznan - individual exhibition
PX3 Espace Beaure Paire exhibition - Paris 2021. - group exhibition
Goldenmark Poznań "Time has no meaning?" - 2023 - individual exhibition
UAP - "Digging" - group exhibition 2023
UAP- Diploma CK Zamek - Poznań- "If I were a boy I would be a Drac".
"Rite of Spring"- Katarzyna Kozyra - Zachęta at the exhibition Tears of Happiness- perfomative actions led by Katarzyna Zeglicka.
"Mysterium" in Ios Art Collective Kossak&Giej - exhibition in Sielecki Castle - Sosnowiec.
