Paris Photo

• Photographer
  Aneta Novitzka/Nowicka, Poland

This latest project is based on east European iconic tradition of
picturing Madonnas, project is referring to the history of figurative
portraits as well as the iconic Christian tradition of picturing
woman as Saint.
In my series I am talking about femininity in historical and political
context. The women I picture are suffering from illnesses,
experiencing violence or having to deal with the cultural clichés.
This non – beauty icons are relating to the history of women, who
are living in countries dominated by any extremism. The project is
trying to break the stereotypical beauty standards of the female
character.

• Awards
  In 2011-2012 I have received AIR grants from Vermont Studio Center, USA, Baer Art Center, IS, John Snow House, CA & Fundacion Valparaiso, ES.