Jagoda Bednarsky: Navigating Shadowland - A Visual Quest Unveiled

BOOBS IN CONTEMPORARY ART BY JAGODA BEDNARSKY

Join Us In This Artistic Rollercoaster Where Jagoda Bednarsky's Brushstrokes Add A Splash Of Humor To The Profound.

It's A Joyous Romp Through Her Shadowland Series, Where Even The Metaphorical Depiction Of The Female Breast Takes Center Stage, Reminding Us That Art Can Be Both Playful And Thought-Provoking.

From Frankfurt To The Worldwide Stage, Bednarsky's Canvases Are A Riot Of Color And Commentary, Inviting You To Laugh, Ponder, And Revel In The Delightful Absurdities Of Her Artistic Universe.

In our relentless pursuit of uncovering emerging artistic talent for our ongoing series, "Emerging Artists You Have To Follow," the keen-eyed team at Munchies Art Club Magazine stumbled upon the captivating work of the artist Jagoda Bednarsky.

Intrigued by her unique visual language and artistic mastery, we extended an invitation to Jagoda to showcase her creative journey and delve into the compelling narratives that define her craft.

As a testament to her artistic depth, we are thrilled to recommend her latest book, "Shadowland," a Collaboration with DCV- Art Books and Kunstverein Oldenburg adding "Shadowland AT AL" another layer of intrigue to this exploration of Jagoda Bednarsky's enchanting world.

Jagoda Bednarsky - SHADOWLAND ET AL - DCV

Jagoda Bednarsky’s (b. Złotoryja, Poland, 1988; lives and works in Berlin) paintings are pop-cultural and nostalgic borrowings that she transfers into the grotesque register, with allusions to stereotyped role models between hypermasculinity and matriarchy. Unfurling pastel-colored hillscapes composed of breasts, breast pumps, vulvas, figures from Greek myth, and motifs from flora and fauna, Bednarsky’s Shadowland series interrogates traditional ideas of femininity and motherhood. The depiction of the female breast serves as a metaphor referring to the titular “Shadowland,” where this part of the body is still perceived as a sexualized object rather than as natural. The title, one might note, is borrowed from a culture magazine first published in New York in 1919 in which the artist spotted Art Deco illustrations that became a vital source of inspiration. Despite the dense aggregation of fraught symbols and referential gestures, the sensual, poetic, and richly imaginative works exude a lightness that stems from their translucency and subtle irony. The comprehensive volume presents Bednarsky’s works from between 2018 and 2023 and a singular conversation with the artist. Jagoda Bednarsky studied fine arts, first at Kunsthochschule Kassel (2008–2009), then at HfBK Städelschule, Frankfurt am Main, with Michael Krebber and Monika Baer (2009–2014).

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A notable addition that harmoniously resonates with Jagoda Bednarsky's artistic endeavors is the exhibition "Boobs In The Arts – Fe:Male Bodies In Pictorial History" at Gallery DITTRICH & SCHLECHTRIEM.

This exhibition, curated by Juliet Kothe and Natanja von Stosch, took place throughout the summer of 2023.

Boobs in the Arts – Fe:male Bodies in Pictorial History — Dittrich & Schlechtriem

Dittrich & Schlechtriem gallery was founded in 2011 by Lars Dittrich and André Schlechtriem in a space on Tucholskystraße in Berlin-Mitte, where they premiered with the first solo show by Julian Charrière.

Additionally, a recent development includes the release of a new book associated with the exhibition, titled "Boobs In The Arts – Fe:Male Bodies In Pictorial History," published by Distanz Publishing

EXPLORING JAGODA BEDNARSKY'S VISUAL UNIVERSE

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Jagoda Bednarsky, a renowned contemporary painter, originates from Poland.

Born in Zlotoryja in 1988 and currently based in Berlin, her paintings form a captivating blend of pop-cultural and nostalgic references.‍

Jagoda Bednarsky

Jagoda Bednarsky (geb. 1988 in Goldberg in Polen) absolvierte ihr Studium der freien Kunst sowohl an der Kunsthochschule in Kassel als auch an der Hochschule für bildende Künste in Frankfurt am Main.

Jagoda Bednarsky - Künstlerin

In her Shadowland series, Bednarsky adeptly translates these influences into the realm of the grotesque, alluding to clichéd role patterns that oscillate between hyper-masculinity and matriarchy.

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‍Bednarsky explores these themes through pastel-colored hillscapes adorned with breasts, breast pumps, vulvas, figures from Greek mythology, and motifs from flora and fauna.

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Through this rich tapestry, she challenges conventional images of women and mothers, using the metaphor of the female breast to delve into the complexities of perception in "Shadowland," where this part of the body is still often relegated to a sexualized object rather than being embraced as natural.

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MORE ART FROM JAGODA BEDNARSKY ON VIEW AND UPCOMING SHOWS 2023/2024

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Until March 2024, she is captivating audiences at "Family Affairs" alongside Felix Kultau and Dominika Bednarsky at Salon Kennedy in Frankfurt/M., Germany.

Simultaneously, her work is on display at the "Ball Berlin" group show hosted by Galerie Roberta Keil in Vienna, Austria, until December 22, 2023.

Looking ahead to 2024, mark your calendars for her upcoming solo exhibition, "Hokus Pokus Hyper Fokus," set to take place at Office Impart In Berlin this Februar 2024.

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