Press Release

The exhibition explores the crisis of identity or its complete rejection, presenting works that challenge societal labels and focus on the essence of existence. Descartes' "I think, therefore I am" serves as a starting point for reflecting on what truly matters in a world of imposed identities.

The paintings in the exhibition reflect the inner conflicts and uncertainty of the modern individual, torn between numerous self-images across social networks, avatars, and virtual worlds.

It continues the dialogue with significant movements in art history, from Surrealism to Postmodernism, creating a space for new questions about who we are and what roles we play in the digital world.

The exhibition encourages contemplation by offering not ready-made answers, but complex, multi-layered questions. This is not just an exhibition of artworks but an opportunity for each viewer to engage in a personal quest for identity in the context of digital reality. It is meant to provoke lively discussion on identity.

The intensity of the conflict in this theme lies in the contradiction between the authentic, complex, and holistic identity of a person and its superficial, fragmented version controlled by digital forces, which we are forced to display to the world.

Key aspects of the conflict:

• Fragmentation of personality
• External control and societal expectations
• Loss of uniqueness and authenticity
• Excessive openness and vulnerability

The intensity of the identity conflict is rooted in the contradiction between the deep, inner essence of a person and the superficial, fragmented version of themselves they are compelled to show the world through digital and social platforms. It is a conflict between who the individual feels they truly are and how they are perceived or even shaped by algorithms, networks, and mass media.