Desolation
Michal Semczyszyn
Series 1, Desolation, explores the disintegration of society when all faith is lost, beliefs crumble, the purpose of living fades away, and people become more and more alienated and indifferent. Series 2, Territory, is a personal space inaccessible to other people. Sometimes it is a protected area, a peaceful sanctuary where the true self lives, or a hiding place from society. Sometimes - a space dominated by the desire to possess, with a constantly expanding artificial border. When you draw a circle and stand in the middle, how does that affect what you do and how others react to you? I am interested in the dichotomy related to the concept of personal space. From the perspective of a person who creates it, who establishes the boundary to mark their territory, it can be perceived as a testament of freedom. From the perspective of others, it can be seen as a restriction that limits their freedom. How do these perspectives interact? Is dialogue possible between them? I am also interested in investigating what happens when personal space disintegrates when it blends into the surroundings and slowly fades away or when it is being torn apart through an act of aggression. What it is like when the boundaries are still visible but no longer respected, when a vulnerable human being is exposed, naked, and at risk of falling into the black hole of existence?
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